make it big
Example Sentences
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The hope persists, though: Latifi interviewed several teen moms who are trying to make it big to provide for their young families.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The Wall Street pro, who knows a thing or two about leverage, didn’t mince words in a warning for rookie stock and options traders, and the prospect that they’ll make it big.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Perhaps the most avant-garde filmmaker ever to make it big in Hollywood, David Lynch brought surrealism to the big screen in films including Mulholland Drive and Blue Velvet.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025
“Our dream was always to make it big so we can perform in front of thousands of people. It should still feel like everybody’s part of it; everyone can be involved.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025
“No, the rest of it is that if you go on to make it big in basketball he’s going to tell the world how he helped you make it big,” Goldy said.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
