Results: Idiom: "Bigwig"
Published on 03/02/2022
The idiom "Bigwig" is several hundred years old, and refers to an important (powerful, influential, or wealthy) person. For example, "The organizers were hopeful that many bigwigs would attend the fundraiser".
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Have you ever heard, said, or read "bigwig"? Yes, all three.
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Yes I have heard, read and/or said it.
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Unsure
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Not familiar with the phrase.
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N/A
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Wigs became very popular in the 1600's among royalty in France. Soon, wearing wigs was almost mandatory for European nobility and "people of quality". Have you ever worn a wig, hairpiece, or toupee? Please select all options that apply. Yes, in a play or performance
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Yes, as part of a Halloween costume
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Yes, for a change of pace
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Yes, because I had/have hair issues or lost my hair
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No, I have never worn a wig, hairpiece, or toupee
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N/A
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In the 17th century, hair to make wigs was expensive, and only the rich could buy large wigs made with thousands of strands of hair. Important people who wore big wigs became known as bigwigs. How much would you be willing to spend for a wig? Synthetic for less than $50
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Synthetic for $100
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Synthetic for $500
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Synthetic for $1000 or more
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Human hair for $100
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Human hair for $500
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Human hair for $1000
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Human hair for $2000 or more
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I would never spend money on a wig.
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N/A
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Do you think you can always tell when someone in a room with you is wearing a wig, hairpiece, or toupee? Yes, I'm very observant and intuitive.
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Yes, most of the time
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Not women, but I can tell with men.
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Sometimes
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How would I know if I'm right?
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I don't pay much attention.
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No, I can't.
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N/A
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