big leaguer
- noun
- /bɪɡ ˈliːɡər/
- Informal
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gran profesional
- Fenway is the most unique place that a big leaguer can probably think of to pitch a game or to play a game.
Examples
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Many aspiring athletes dream of becoming a big leaguer one day.
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As a big leaguer, she received endorsement deals that showcased her talent.
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He proved himself a big leaguer by consistently outperforming his competition.
Synonyms
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6.9
An important person with power in a company or group
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4.9
A person who has a lot of power and influence in a field
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3.2
A very famous and successful person, often in music or sports
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8.2
A person who is among the best in a field
Antonyms
How Successful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The components 'big' + 'leaguer' literally point to a member of a 'big' or important league, which can cue a high/status reading (someone at a top level). However, 'leaguer' is relatively rare and the metaphorical extension from sports to general professional prominence is idiomatic and not fully predictable for a B1 learner, so the relation is only partly transparent.
Etymology
Big leaguer began in baseball but is now used more widely; imagine the word big plus leaguer as someone playing in a big stadium instead of a small local field, which gives the picture of being at the highest level. So calling someone a big leaguer means 'a very successful or top professional' in their field.