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BIG WHEEL

an important, powerful, or influential person
BIG WHEEL
1. All the big wheels get the use of company cars and parking spaces right next to the door of the building.
2. Janet says she doesn’t want to become a big wheel in the company because she doesn’t want so much responsibility.

Synonyms: bigwig; big shot; big cheese; head honcho, heavyweight.


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