An expression that describes someone imposing, of great prowess and importance.
However, the expression implicitly means that the individual is someone arrogant, that thinks very highly of themselves, but who is completely unaware of their substandardness and foolish looks in the eyes of others.
"You're sitting here, thinking you're Jack Big Potato, with your littlegang."
One who thinks they are on top of the world. Someone who is possibly ignoring someone or just looks like a idiot, can be called this. Can be used how you want, either friendly or with hostility.
"Alright big potatoes, whats with the no calls back"
"So what are you now big potatoes? more like a joke."
Young children can be very observant to the things they see, especially the screen on your phone or tablet. This is an updated modern analogy to the old saying “little pitchers have big ears” .
As I was looking over Grindr thumbnails, my young cousin looked over my shoulder and ask what I was doing. Fortunately it was just PG thumbnails. It made me very aware, and as my older cousin and I mentioned the “little pitchers have big ears” reference, we changed the reference to potatoes, because they have “eyes”. Little potatoes have big eyes. Now we are a pet of history.