big gun
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“I’m not a big gun guy,” says Carlson, whose weapons include pistols, a shotgun, an AR-15 rifle, 10 loaded magazines and about 1,000 additional rounds.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
If this appeal to latinidad still doesn’t work, Caruso brings out the big gun for his Spanish-language commercial on crime: a guy who sounds just like the Dodgers’ Hall of Fame broadcaster Jaime Jarrín.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2022
“At this moment, Mr. Upshur had his hand on the president’s arm and said, ‘Come Mr. Tyler, let’s go up and see the big gun fired,’ ” a correspondent for the New York Sun reported.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2022
I fired a 155 howitzer, this big gun on wheels.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2020
I practically jumped out of my skin when I realized that he had a great big gun strapped to his hip.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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