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big old

idiom
Meaning

Emphatically or impressively big; really big.


Examples
SIMPLE

He drives a big old truck to work every day.

CONTEXTUAL

She found a big old spider hiding in the corner of the basement.

COMPLEX

The explorer stood before the big old oak tree, marveling at the centuries of history held within its gnarled, massive branches.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    any old nook or cranny

    Alternative form of any nook or cranny.

  2. 02

    bad old days

    The past, seen as a time when things were worse.

  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.

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