in a big way

Idioms and Phrases

To a great extent, conspicuously. For example, I could go for a hamburger in a big way , or This hotel chain is expanding in a big way . [ Slang ; late 1800s]

Example Sentences

The recrimination game among Democrats and pundits is on in a big way, and a major theme is the idea that the party has lost working-class men—especially white and Latino men who don’t have college degrees—because of the way its candidates look and talk.

From Slate

So the parents and grandparents benefit, but according to Christ the Redeemer's vice-principal Nicola McKeown, the pupils do too - in a big way.

From BBC

But, Lynch said, “We won’t rush it. We won’t put too much on him. But I think at the right time he’s gonna contribute and contribute in a big way for our team.”

From Los Angeles Times

Stephens, in this case, delivered on that trust in a big way, backpedaling into perfect position to pick off the Penn State pass.

From Los Angeles Times

Sabrina wasn’t the only pop act to break out in a big way in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• broadly
• chiefly
• generally
• mostly
• predominantly
• principally
• widely