Give/have it large
phrase
To act or behave in an extravagant or ostentatious manner; to exaggerate one's achievements or abilities.
He's not one to shy away from attention - he really knows how to give it large when he's on stage.
Often appears as...
- give it large on stage
- he's giving it large
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something with great enthusiasm and energy.
When the music started, everyone on the dance floor was giving it large.
Often appears as...
- give it large dancing
- give it large at the party
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To act or behave in an extravagant or ostentatious manner; to exaggerate one's achievements or abilities.
He's not one to shy away from attention - he really knows how to give it large when he's on stage.
Often appears as...
- give it large on stage
- he's giving it large
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To do something with great enthusiasm and energy.
When the music started, everyone on the dance floor was giving it large.
Often appears as...
- give it large dancing
- give it large at the party
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used when someone wants to be the center of attention, often in a showy way.
At the awards ceremony, he was giving it large with loud jokes and flashy clothes.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Negativity
Can imply that someone is being too loud or showing off more than necessary.
She really gave it large at the meeting, and it turned some people off.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Warning
Be cautious: someone 'giving it large' may be overstating their abilities.
He's giving it large about his new job, but I doubt it's as glamorous as he says.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used when someone wants to be the center of attention, often in a showy way.
At the awards ceremony, he was giving it large with loud jokes and flashy clothes.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Negativity
Can imply that someone is being too loud or showing off more than necessary.
She really gave it large at the meeting, and it turned some people off.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Warning
Be cautious: someone 'giving it large' may be overstating their abilities.
He's giving it large about his new job, but I doubt it's as glamorous as he says.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used when someone wants to be the center of attention, often in a showy way.
At the awards ceremony, he was giving it large with loud jokes and flashy clothes.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Negativity
Can imply that someone is being too loud or showing off more than necessary.
She really gave it large at the meeting, and it turned some people off.
Pro Tip 3/3Exaggeration Warning
Be cautious: someone 'giving it large' may be overstating their abilities.
He's giving it large about his new job, but I doubt it's as glamorous as he says.
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