A hot shot is a person, often a young person, who thinks he can do anything.

VOA: special.2009.12.06

"Well,if you are a young person and produce the best experiment or design,the best hardware or software, you ought to be recognized for the achievement,too."

VOA: standard.2009.11.24

"Like for instance, there was a young person who came to me some years back and he said that he wanted to start a solar energy business.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

Tell us if you have a favorite American blues or folk singer young or old -- and what makes that person's music special to you.

VOA: special.2010.01.18