big time

big time
noun
the highest level of an occupation (especially in entertainment)
• Hypernyms: ↑success

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big-time or big time,
noun, adjective, adverb.
–n.,,adj.
Slang. the top level, especially in the arts, sports, public affairs, industry, or the theater.
–adv.
Informal. in a significant way or to a great degree.

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1.
informal n. the big time the highest or most successful level in a career, esp. in entertainment

a bit-part actor who finally made the big time in Hollywood

2.
adv. on a large scale; to a great extent

this time they've messed up big time

Derivatives:
big-timer n.

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noun
the big time
: the highest or most successful level of an activity

He was a good basketball player but he never made (it to) the big time.

The group performed in small clubs for years before hitting the big time [=becoming very successful] with a record deal.

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ˈbig time [big time] noun, adverb (informal)
noun the big time
great success in a profession, especially the entertainment business

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a bit-part actor who finally

made/hit the big time
on a large scale; to a great extent

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This time they've messed up big time!

 

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