heavy hitter
A person of considerable importance who is a major decision maker or capable achiever; an especially significant organization or an especially functional object.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The company hired a heavy hitter to lead their sales team.”
“The conference invited several heavy hitters from the tech industry to discuss the future of artificial intelligence.”
“By securing the support of such a heavy hitter in the political arena, the movement finally gained the momentum required to influence national policy.”
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hang heavy
To seem to pass slowly; to crawl.
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heavy as a dead donkey
Very heavy.
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heavy equipment
Any of a diverse class of large machines used in construction and mining for earthmoving tasks (e.g., digging, grading), logging, and other heavy-duty applications.
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heavy foot
A habit of driving fast.
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heavy going
Something that is boring; difficult to make progress on, or tedious
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heavy lifting
The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration.
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heavy with child
visibly pregnant
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hot and heavy
Passionate.
Last updated August 10, 2026