English Idiom · Intermediate
big noise
An important or influential person
Pronunciation: say big noise
Meaning
An important or influential person.
Example
Unless you can cut N. off before she spreads, the big noise may happen any minute and even then I shall have to make some quick tricks to get clear.
Unless you can cut N. off before she spreads, the big noise may happen any minute and even then I shall have to make some quick tricks to get clear.
Practice tips
- Practice big noise out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.