hit the big time
To become successful and widely known.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The band finally hit the big time after years of playing in small clubs.”
“After his viral video reached millions of viewers, the young comedian knew he had officially hit the big time.”
“The struggling actor spent a decade in obscurity before he finally hit the big time with a critically acclaimed performance in a major film.”
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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about time
Far past the desired time.
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any time now
Very soon.
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any time soon
soon
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better luck next time
Used to wish somebody hope in future success after a failure.
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bide one's time
To wait, especially for a suitable opportunity.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026