heavy hitter

The term "heavy hitter" originated from baseball and has since expanded to describe influential and impactful individuals or entities in various fields.

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Definition

B2Baseball

(sports)A player known for consistently hitting the ball with great power, often achieving extra-base hits.

Example

  • He's the team's heavy hitter, with more home runs than anyone else this season.

B2General

(informal, idiomatic)A person or entity that is very powerful, influential, or successful in a particular area.

Example

  • She is a heavy hitter in the tech industry, leading several successful startups.

C1Business

(idiomatic)A company or individual that makes a significant impact or contribution, often in a competitive or high-stakes environment.

Example

  • The new CEO is a heavy hitter, expected to turn the company's fortunes around.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "heavy hitter":

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