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big time

NOUN
major league
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


big-time


NOUN
highest or most important level in any profession or occupation
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While we wait for that brilliant idea to make it to the NFL’s offices, here are the big game ads we loved the most and a few that fumbled the ball — big time.

From Los Angeles Times

“Doesn’t matter. Any night, somebody’s gonna step up for us big time.”

From Los Angeles Times

Released in November 1990, the album was the band's third and saw them break into the big time, eventually rising to number four in the UK album charts.

From BBC

“We’re going to lose big time on this condo when we sell it,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with hand-holding from a consultant, scoring luxury travel and trips can require a big time investment and careful planning.

From The Wall Street Journal