VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Big Cheese

Meaning:

An important person in a company or organization

Examples:

  • The big cheese at the company always gets the final say in important decisions.
  • Everyone wants to impress the big cheese to get a promotion.
  • The big cheese of the organization is the one who sets the tone for the rest of the team.
  • The big cheese of the restaurant is the head chef who creates the menu and oversees the kitchen.
  • The big cheese of the music industry is the record executive who signs the big stars.
  • The big cheese of the fashion world is the designer who sets the trends.
  • The big cheese of the school is the principal who makes the rules and enforces them.
  • The big cheese of the movie studio is the producer who greenlights the big-budget projects.
  • The big cheese of the city is the mayor who leads and manages the city's affairs.
  • The big cheese of the law firm is the managing partner who oversees the attorneys and clients.
  • The big cheese of the technology company is the CEO who directs the company's strategy and goals.
  • The big cheese of the sports team is the coach who develops the game plan and leads the players.
  • The big cheese of the investment firm is the top executive who manages the company's investments and finances.
  • The big cheese of the publishing industry is the editor-in-chief who makes the final decisions on what books to publish.
  • The big cheese of the nonprofit organization is the executive director who manages the organization's programs and staff.
  • The big cheese of the news network is the anchor who delivers the news and sets the tone for the network's coverage.
  • The big cheese of the airline is the CEO who oversees the company's flights, routes, and customer service.
  • The big cheese of the marketing agency is the account executive who manages the client relationships and projects.
  • The big cheese of the hospital is the chief of staff who oversees the doctors and medical staff.
  • The big cheese of the political party is the party leader who sets the agenda and direction of the party.
  • Don't act like a big shot among your old friends