big leaguer

• Bezeichnung für eine Person, die in der höchsten Spielklasse einer Sportart, besonders im Baseball, spielt, oder metaphorisch für jemanden, der auf seinem Gebiet sehr erfolgreich oder bekannt ist.

A term referring to a person who is part of a major league in sports, especially baseball, or metaphorically someone who is highly successful or prominent in their field.

1. Major league playerB2informalamerican

   A professional athlete who plays in a major sports league, especially baseball.

   Spieler der höchsten Liga

   • He dreamed of becoming a big leaguer since childhood.
   • The team signed a new big leaguer for the upcoming season.
   • Big leaguers often earn high salaries and fame.

2. Important or successful personC1informalamerican

   Someone who is highly successful or influential in their field.

   Wichtige oder erfolgreiche Persönlichkeit

   • After his promotion, he felt like a big leaguer in the corporate world.
   • She's a big leaguer in the tech industry.
   • Only the big leaguers get invited to that exclusive conference.