shot heard round the world

albatross round one's neck

Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.

all over the world

throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

ask round

To enquire of several people.

beat someone round the ears

To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

big shot

A person with a reputation of importance or power.

bring round

To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.

chip shot

Something that is easy to do or to achieve.

come into the world

To be born.