big old
Emphatically or impressively big; really big.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He drives a big old truck to work every day.”
“She found a big old spider hiding in the corner of the basement.”
“The explorer stood before the big old oak tree, marveling at the centuries of history held within its gnarled, massive branches.”
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any old nook or cranny
Alternative form of any nook or cranny.
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bad old days
The past, seen as a time when things were worse.
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big boy
A large object or person.
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big boys
The people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.
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big break
A breakthrough, especially the first big hit of a previously unknown performer or performers in the entertainment industry.
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big bucks
Lots of money.
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big cheese
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big deal
Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
Last updated August 10, 2026