What does "big chesses" mean?

Estela · #1 (permalink) Wed May 14, 2008 14:50 pm *What does "big chesses" mean?*

I need to know what does "big chesses" mean? I read it in an e-mail

Alan · #2 (permalink) Wed May 14, 2008 14:53 pm *What does "big chesses" mean?*

Hi Estela,

'A big cheese' or 'the big cheese' refers to the most important person in an organisation. 'Big cheeses' are therefore the bosses - the very important persons (VIP).

Alan
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Estela · #3 (permalink) Wed May 14, 2008 14:54 pm *What does "big chesses" mean?*

thanks you!!

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