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Idiom idiom

big girl


An adult woman; a woman behaving as a responsible adult.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

You are a big girl now, so please clean your room.

CONTEXTUAL

She decided to act like a big girl and handle the difficult conversation with her boss herself.

COMPLEX

After years of relying on her parents for guidance, she finally felt like a big girl capable of navigating the complexities of her own life.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    as the next girl

    To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical woman.

  2. 02

    atta girl

    Alternative spelling of attagirl.

  3. 03

    big boy

    A large object or person.

  4. 04

    big boys

    The people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.

  5. 05

    big break

    A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.

  6. 06

    big bucks

    Lots of money.

  7. 07

    big cheese

    A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.

  8. 08

    big deal

    Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.

Last updated August 10, 2026