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big on

Idioms

Enthusiastic about, as in Dad is big on Christmas with the whole family. [Slang; mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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Christine Gast, a New Jersey resident who shops for her five nephews, is big on thrift stores, especially for the clothes and stuffed animals she purchases to fill out those baskets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Gulf states are also spending big on the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Disney TV bet big on the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, pushing for Taylor Frankie Paul to lead one of its most important franchises.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Tuchel is big on players having "credit" for what they have previously done for him and Livramento played in England's 5-0 away win against Serbia, arguably the most impressive performance since he took charge.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Julia was big on announcing things in a loud voice so that everyone could hear.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead

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