What is the translation of "大佬是熬出来的" in English?

The phrase "大佬是熬出来的" translates colloquially to: "Big shots are earned through endurance."

What does the word "大佬" mean in this context?

In this phrase, "大佬" (pronounced dà lǎo) means: big shot, boss, or someone important — literally 'big elder'

In this phrase, "是" (pronounced shì) means: is / to be — the verb 'to be' in this context

In this phrase, "熬" (pronounced áo) means: to endure, to suffer through — like stewing something slowly over heat

In this phrase, "出来" (pronounced chū lái) means: to come out, to emerge — literally 'come out'

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Big shots are earned through endurance.