お偉いさん

おえらいさん
Alternative readings: おエライさん
Frequency:
1

a colloquial term for an important or high-ranking person (a 'big shot' or 'higher-up')

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Examples

明日、お偉いさんが会社に来るらしいから、会議室を片付けておいて。

I heard a big shot is coming to the company tomorrow, so tidy up the conference room.

あの件はお偉いさんの決裁が必要だ。

That matter needs approval from the higher-ups.

部下の前でお偉いさんぶるのは印象が良くない。

Acting like a big shot in front of subordinates doesn't leave a good impression.

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