big noises

big noises

A child covers their ears because of the big noises.

Definition

Noun (plural only): - Loud sounds: Literally, "big noises" refers to sounds that are large in volume or intensity, such as thunder, explosions, or loud machinery. - Important or influential people (slang): Figuratively, "big noises" refers to people who are prominent, powerful, or famous in a particular field or social context. This usage is synonymous with "big shots" or "bigwigs."

Usage Examples

  • Literal meaning:

    • The construction site made big noises all day, disturbing the neighbors. (Loud, disruptive sounds.)
    • During the storm, we heard big noises from the thunder. (Intense, rumbling sounds.)

  • Figurative meaning:

    • He thinks he's one of the big noises in the company, but he's just a manager. (An important or influential person.)
    • The conference was attended by all the big noises in the tech industry. (Prominent figures or leaders.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to make big noises": To produce loud sounds or to boast about one's importance.
    • The teenagers made big noises with their motorcycles in the quiet neighborhood. (Produced loud sounds.)
    • She likes to make big noises about her achievements, but she rarely delivers results. (Boast or exaggerate one's importance.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Big noise (singular noun): A single loud sound or a single important person.

    • A big noise from the explosion startled everyone. (A single loud sound.)
    • He is a big noise in local politics. (An important person.)

  • Big shot (noun): A synonym for an important or influential person.

    • The big shots from the bank attended the meeting. (Important people.)
Synonyms
  • Loud sounds: clamor, din, racket, uproar.
  • Important people: bigwigs, big guns, heavyweights, VIPs.
Related Idioms

  • Make a big noise: To attract attention by being loud or boastful.

    • The new restaurant made a big noise with its grand opening. (Attracted a lot of attention.)

  • Big noise, little action: Describes someone who talks boastfully but accomplishes little.

    • He's all big noise, little action — he never follows through on his promises. (Someone who is all talk.)