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Значение идиомы big-time

[big-time] {adj.} Belonging to the top group; of the leading class; important.

Jean won a talent contest in her home town, and only a year later she began dancing on big-time television.

Bob practices boxing in the gym every day; he wants to become a big time boxer.

— Often used in the phrase «big-time operator».

Just because Bill has a new football uniform he thinks he is a big-time operator.

Compare: SHOW OFF. Contrast: SMALL-TIME.



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Значение идиомы big-time