English / idiom
Hotshot
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A skilled, confident, often flashy or ambitious person who stands out in their field.
In context
01
Our expedition guide was a hotshot mountain climber who had reached the highest peaks on four continents.
02
He fancied himself a hotshot globe-trotter until his compass failed in the vast desert dunes.
Synonyms
expert,whiz,standout talent
Antonyms
novice,amateur,beginner
Collocations
hotshot explorer,young hotshot,hotshot photographer