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