고등영어_[동아이]__[2과]__본문(4-2)

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문4-2

Her father is the big cheese in this company.

 

Meaning: Her father is a very important person in this company.

Story Behind It: 

   The expression the big cheese most likely came from the U.S.  in the early 20th century.   Back then, it was common practice to display a big wheel of cheese at a large public event for some time.   It would then be ceremonially cut up at a later date by a very important person. For example, in 1911, U.S. President William Howard Taft cut up a big cheese wheel at an event in Chicago. Gradually, the expression the big cheese took on the meaning of a person of great power or importance.

 

 

 

A:  What does her father do here?

B:  You didn't know?  He is the big cheese in this company.