big break
Example Sentences
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There are meet-and-greets with movie stars like Lillard and Ricki Lake, who got her big break with “Hairspray.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
“He always wanted to be a weatherman on TV,” she said, explaining how he hoped to get his big break on television by doing a weather report from the car lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Alsanawi says he got his big break working at Chelsea, where he cut players' hair for three years.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Helen’s on her way to Los Angeles, looking for her big break after years of stage acting and a handful of film roles as a background extra.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
I take them very seriously, because I know that someday, when I get my big break, I’ll be ready for it.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
