heavy hitter

• Termo informal para designar uma pessoa ou organização influente, poderosa ou de muito sucesso, especialmente nos negócios, no esporte ou na política. Também pode se referir a alguém que faz grandes contribuições ou obtém grande êxito em determinada área.

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.

   Pessoa influente

   • 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.

   Ferramenta poderosa

   • 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.