big as life
large as life
big as life and twice as natural
The same size as the living person or thing.
The statue of Jefferson was big as life.
In person; real and living.
I had not seen him for years, but there he was, big as life and twice as natural.
big cheese
big gun
big shot
big wheel
big wig
An influential or important person who has the power to do things and has connections in high places. A leader; a high official; a person of high rank.
Важная персона; лидер; руководитель высокого уровня.
Bill had been a big shot in high school.
John wanted to be the big cheese in his club.
Bill Gates is a big cheese in technology industry.
Билл Гейтс в индустрии технологий — большая шишка.
He is a big cheese in his company so you should be very nice to him.
Он очень важный человек в своей компании, так что будь милым с ним.
Uncle Ferdinand is a big wheel in Washington; maybe he can help you with your problem.
big daddy
The most important, largest thing, person or animal in a congregation of similar persons, animals, or objects.
The whale is the big daddy of everything that swims in the ocean.
The H-bomb is the big daddy of all modern weapons.
Al Capone was the big daddy of organized crime in Chicago during Prohibition.
big deal
Trifles; an unimportant, unimpressive thing or matter (loud stress on the word deal).
So you became college president - big deal!
big frog in a small pond
big fish in a small pond
An important person in a small place or position; someone who is respected and honored in a small company, school, or city; a leader in a small group.
Важная или высокопоставленная персона, которая работает в маленькой группе или организации.
As company president, he had been a big frog in a small pond, but he was not so important as a new congressman in Washington.
He could get a job with a big company but he enjoys being a big fish in a small pond.
Он мог бы получить работу в большой компании, но ему нравится быть большой рыбой в маленьком пруду.
big hand
Loud and enthusiastic applause.
When Pavarotti finished singing the aria from Rigoletto, he got a very big hand.
big head
Too high an opinion of your own ability or importance; conceit.
When Jack was elected captain of the team, it gave him a big head.
big house
A large jail or prison.
The rapist will spend many years in the big house.