呼よび声ごえが高たかい

expression

widely talked about as a strong candidate; highly touted

Used when someone is frequently mentioned as a likely choice for a role, position, or award. Often followed by a noun indicating the role (e.g., 次期社長). The variant 呼び声の高い is also common.

See also: 呼び声の高い

• 彼かれは次じ期き社しゃ長ちょうの呼よび声ごえが高たかい。

  He is widely talked about as the next company president.

• その選せん手しゅはMVPの呼よび声ごえが高たかい。

  That player is highly touted for MVP.