big hitter
noun/ˌbɪɡ ˈhɪtə(r)/
/ˌbɪɡ ˈhɪtər/
(also heavy hitter)
(informal)- a person who is successful and has a lot of influence
- They've appointed one of the industry's big hitters to the board.
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