Top Banana
WordNet
noun
(1) The most important person in a group or undertaking
(2) The leading comedian in a burlesque show
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The boss, the leader.
- Only the top banana can make a decision of that magnitude.
- The principal comedian in a vaudeville or burlesque show.
- He was hilarious, and remained the top banana on the tour for years.
Synonyms
- big cheese
- big enchilada
- big kahuna
- bigwig
- big wheel
- grand poobah
- head honcho
- kingpin
- muckety muck
- top dog