heavy hitter

• Informeller Begriff für eine einflussreiche, mächtige oder sehr erfolgreiche Person oder Organisation, besonders in Wirtschaft, Sport oder Politik. Kann sich auch auf jemanden beziehen, der ein großer Geldgeber ist oder auf einem bestimmten Gebiet große Erfolge erzielt.

An informal term for a powerful, influential, or highly successful person or organization, especially in business, sports, or politics. It can also refer to someone who is a major contributor or achiever in a particular field.

1. Influential or powerful personB2informalamerican

   A person or organization with significant influence, power, or success in a particular field.

   Einflussreiche Person

   • The company hired several heavy hitters from the tech industry.
   • In politics, he is considered a heavy hitter with many connections.
   • The conference attracted all the heavy hitters in finance.

2. Powerful or effective thingB2informalamerican

   Something that has a strong impact or is very effective.

   Schwergewicht

   • This new software is a heavy hitter in data analysis.
   • The team's defense was a heavy hitter in the championship game.
   • Their marketing campaign was a heavy hitter, boosting sales dramatically.