So it is not surprising that top is part of another expression that describes an important person.

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So,the most important person in a project or business is the kingpin.

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John Brown was an important person in the history of Harpers Ferry.

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Big wheel is another way to describe an important person.

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Many people consider themselves number one, the most important person.

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A kingpin is another word for an important person.

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"The wife of a very important person needs help.

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My father is an important person.

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This person is very poor and only has enough money for the most important things in life,like food.

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She was an insecure person. She did not think she had the ability to do an important job.

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Every week we tell about a person who was important in the history of the United States.

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I'm Shirley Griffith. And I'm Ray Freeman. Every week we tell about a person who was important in the history of the United States.

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One of the most important was how to design the special clothing needed to protect a person from the dangers of the space environment.

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Every week we tell about a person important in the history of the United States.

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They said a person rolled a big wheel if he was important and had influence.

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A down to earth person is the opposite of someone who acts important or proud.

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The general health of the person or his or her age can also be important.

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Today,the expression bigwig is used to make fun of a person who feels important.

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