big wheel

The term "big wheel" can refer to either a prominent person or a large amusement ride, depending on the context.

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Definition

B2Business

(idiomatic, informal)An influential or important person in an organization or field.

Example

  • After the merger, he became a big wheel in the company.

A2Amusement Parks

(common)A large, rotating ride with seats for passengers, typically found at fairs or amusement parks.

Example

  • We took a ride on the big wheel to see the entire fairground.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big wheel":

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