English Expression · Intermediate
big wheel
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization
Pronunciation: say big wheel
Meaning
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
Example
She's a big wheel at IBM.
She's a big wheel at IBM.
Practice tips
- Practice big wheel 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.