the big idea
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Not long ago, technology was the big idea for enabling Africa to leapfrog its way out of poverty.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023
And if she hadn’t had the big idea, we would never have “The Lion King.”
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
What’s the big idea, putting down small talk?
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2022
“Speaking of Earth, the big idea behind ‘The End Is Nye’ is that for the first time in the history of our planet, we humans can control our fate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2022
"Well," he queried, "what seems to be the big idea?"
From The Money Gods by Clark, Ellery H.
