brass hat[noun]Synonyms: superior, better, elder, higher-up, senior
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
brass hatn. Slang► A high-ranking military officer.
► A high-ranking civilian official.
[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲
brass hat n.,
slang 1. A high officer in the army, navy, or air force.
The brass hats In Washington often discuss important secrets. 2. Any person who has a high position in business, politics, or other work.
Mr. Woods, the rich oil man, is a political brass hat. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲