heavy hitter
Noun: 1. An influential and powerful person, especially in business, politics, or a specific field: A "heavy hitter" is someone who has significant power, authority, or influence and who actively uses their position to achieve important goals or advance specific interests. The term often implies a record of success and the ability to make a substantial impact.
The term "heavy hitter" is used to describe individuals who are major players in their domain. It emphasizes not just status, but also active effort and effectiveness. * It is commonly used in professional and competitive contexts like business, finance, law, politics, and sports. * It can refer to someone within an organization (e.g., a top executive) or an external influential figure (e.g., a key investor or legislator).
- In Business:
- The company brought in several heavy hitters from the tech industry to advise on the new strategy.
- To secure funding, you need to present your idea to the venture capital heavy hitters.
- In Politics:
- The bill will only pass if it gets support from a few Democratic heavy hitters in the Senate.
- General:
- She's a real heavy hitter in the field of medical research, having published dozens of groundbreaking papers.
- "A political heavy hitter": Specifies an influential person within the political arena.
- The rally was attended by many political heavy hitters, including two former governors.
- "To bring in the heavy hitters": To enlist the help of the most powerful or influential people available to deal with a difficult situation.
- When the negotiations stalled, they decided to bring in the heavy hitters from headquarters.
- Big hitter (noun): A very similar synonym, often used interchangeably with "heavy hitter."
- He's one of the big hitters in the entertainment law scene.
- Heavyweight (noun): Another close synonym emphasizing substantial influence or importance.
- The conference featured intellectual heavyweights from around the world.
- Key player: A person who is essential to an activity or organization.
- Major figure: A person of great importance or influence.
- Power broker: A person who influences the actions of others, especially in politics.
- Mover and shaker: A person who has power and influence in a particular field.
- To punch above one's weight: To achieve or compete at a level higher than expected for one's resources or size. (This contrasts with a "heavy hitter," who is naturally in a high-weight class.)
- The small startup is punching above its weight by competing with the industry heavy hitters.
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an influential person who works hard to promote the causes they are interested in
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