Definitions by VAKI5

big shot 

an important person, a boss, a big wheel

On payday he spends money like a big shot, buying drinks for all.

big shot by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

big wig 

an important person, a president etc., VIP, someone who know what time it is, a leader of a group

Barry is a big wig in Gulf Oil - a vice president or something.

big wig by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bird in the hand is worth two in the bush 

having one is better than seeing many

When searching for a better job, remember A bird in the hand... .

bird in the hand is worth two in the bush by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bit at sea 

a bit unsure, uncertain

He seems a bit at sea since his brother died. They were close.

bit at sea by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

black mark 

a mark beside your name means you are bad

If you cause an accident, you get a black mark beside your name.

black mark by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

bite to eat 

a lunch, a snack, food...

We can grab a bite to eat at the arena. They sell snacks there.

bite to eat by VAKI5 May 9, 2005

blank look 

eyes show that a person does not understand (english slang)

When I called her name, she gave me a blank look, as though she didn't know me.

blank look by VAKI5 May 9, 2005