big tamale vs king of the castle

big tamale

noun
  • A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization. 

king of the castle

noun
  • An individual who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others. 

  • A children's game in which one player is located on something elevated and other players attempt to take his or her place. 

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