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big fish

/bɪɡ fɪʃ/

Traducción: Expresión informal que designa a una persona importante, influyente o poderosa, especialmente dentro de una organización o ámbito concreto.

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/bɪɡ fɪʃ/B2slang
  • esExpresión informal que designa a una persona importante, influyente o poderosa, especialmente dentro de una organización o ámbito concreto.

An informal expression referring to an important, influential, or powerful person, especially in a particular organization or field.

  1. Important personB2informal

    A person who is very important or influential in a particular field or organization.

    espez gordo

    • He's a big fish in the local business community.
    • The police arrested a big fish in the drug trafficking ring.
    • She became a big fish after her promotion to CEO.
  2. Major target or prizeB2informal

    A significant or valuable target, often in a competitive or criminal context.

    espez gordo

    • The detective was after the big fish, not the small-time crooks.
    • In the tournament, the defending champion is the big fish everyone wants to beat.
    • The company is the big fish in the merger negotiations.