heavy hitter
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heavy hitter
noun heavy hitters · heavy-hitter
- A player with a favorable batting average who is especially good at hitting the ball deep into the outfield or farther. This year's heavy hitter is Bobby Bonilla, the Pirates' slugger who's seeking to hit the biggest home run of his life.
- In any sport, a strong, physical player who is particularly effective. On defense I always try to pair a good body-checker with a sound, steady player; for example, Ted Harris, a heavy hitter, with J. C. Tremblay, a clever defenseman.
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Someone or something of considerable importance; a person who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.
Even Mrs Clinton, the heavy hitter, will need every ounce of her formidable powers.
Similar: big shot, heavyweight
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