big shot
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of big shot
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Texas: Always seemed to hit a big shot when they needed it.
From Seattle Times
“We’re just lucky. That’s basketball. The last play right there, he caught it, got in the air and banged a big shot, and we go home happy.”
From Washington Post
"Everybody on the team tells him to shoot. Tonight it was impressive to see him step up and make big shot after big shot," coach Monty Williams said.
From Fox News
Sheridan believes creative play-calling also can help Penix limit the big shots he’s occasionally taken from bigger defenders in the middle of the field.
From Seattle Times
After Aria Fischer put the Americans ahead to stay, Williams buried a big shot from the side to make it 13-11 with 3:37 left.
From Seattle Times
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