big cheese »
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big enchilada »
A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
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big kahuna »
A boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
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big wheel »
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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bush league »
A low-ranking or inferior level among groups, professions, organizations, etc.
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captain of industry »
A prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.
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crank up »
To start something mechanical, an act that often used to involve cranking.
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grand poobah »
A person who is important or high-ranking.
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head honcho »
The person in charge; the highest-ranking person in an organization.
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