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big hitter
noun
a sportsperson who is capable of hitting the ball long or hard
informalan influential and important person
one of the government's big hitters
Example Sentences
"I think it's a great big hitter's golf course, but it's just demanding in every aspect."
Another big hitter, Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, is valued slightly lower at £28.2m because of his limited appearances and shorter contract status - but has a value that is expected to grow rapidly.
Naomi Osaka v Jelena Ostapenko: It is a first US Open appearance in two years for two-time champion Osaka, who will face fellow big hitter and former French Open champion Ostapenko.
Fashion is a big hitter when it comes to the UK economy - it's a multi-billion pound contributor and the industry directly employs hundreds of thousands of people.
Always known as a big hitter, she was once notorious for double faulting at crucial moments, and was left in tears more than once on court.
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