the big time

the big time
the big time UK US noun
the highest and most successful level in a profession, especially entertainment or politics

She had finally made it to the big time.

Thesaurus: general words for successsynonym

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: 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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