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have it large

idiom
Meaning

To engage intensely in pleasure-seeking activities.


Examples
SIMPLE

They are out having it large at the club tonight.

CONTEXTUAL

After finishing their final exams, the students went to the city center to have it large all weekend.

COMPLEX

Having spent the entire week in the library, the young professionals felt entitled to have it large at the festival until the early hours of the morning.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    by and large

    Mostly; generally; all things considered.

  2. 02

    large and in charge

    Dominating or controlling a situation with confidence and aplomb.

  3. 03

    live large

    To have a lavish or overly extravagant lifestyle.

  4. 04

    loom large

    To have a great deal of importance, presence, power, or sway; to be of great significance or concern, especially when posing a likely threat or danger.

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