look big
Example Sentences
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A SoCal hiker said she thankfully remembered what to do when she encountered the puma — yelling, facing the cat, trying to look big — until it ran off.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
When asked by defence barrister Gill Batts KC why he had taken the photos, he said they were to send to his friends on a group chat because he wanted to "look big".
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
The wildlife department has an extensive list of tips to avoid conflict with cougars, and what to do if attacked: make yourself look big, fight back, and don’t run.
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022
This tom has reportedly flapped its wings, puffed itself up to look big using a common turkey tactic to defend against predators, scratched several people with its talons, and of course, gobbled at people.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2022
And when they’re far behind us, they don’t look big anymore.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
