In a big/small way
idiom
In an important or grand way.
They celebrated their wedding anniversary in a big way with a grand party.
Often appears as...
- celebrate in a big way
- reacted in a big way
idiom
With significant impact or effect.
The new tax laws will affect us in a big way.
Often appears as...
- affect in a big way
- influenced in a big way
idiom
In a less significant or minor way.
She contributed in a small way to the project by giving her suggestions.
Often appears as...
- contributed in a small way
- affected in a small way
idiom
With minor impact or effect.
The price hike will affect my budget in a small way.
Often appears as...
- affect in a small way
- changed in a small way
idiom
In an important or grand way.
They celebrated their wedding anniversary in a big way with a grand party.
Often appears as...
- celebrate in a big way
- reacted in a big way
idiom
With significant impact or effect.
The new tax laws will affect us in a big way.
Often appears as...
- affect in a big way
- influenced in a big way
idiom
In a less significant or minor way.
She contributed in a small way to the project by giving her suggestions.
Often appears as...
- contributed in a small way
- affected in a small way
idiom
With minor impact or effect.
The price hike will affect my budget in a small way.
Often appears as...
- affect in a small way
- changed in a small way
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Enthusiasm
Use when expressing strong excitement or support for something.
The fans supported the team in a big way during the championship game.
Pro Tip 2/3Celebratory Events
Ideal for describing grand celebrations or significant achievements.
She celebrated her promotion in a big way, by taking a luxury cruise.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is often figurative, not indicating physical size.
His invention changed the industry in a big way, but it was a small device.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Enthusiasm
Use when expressing strong excitement or support for something.
The fans supported the team in a big way during the championship game.
Pro Tip 2/3Celebratory Events
Ideal for describing grand celebrations or significant achievements.
She celebrated her promotion in a big way, by taking a luxury cruise.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is often figurative, not indicating physical size.
His invention changed the industry in a big way, but it was a small device.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Enthusiasm
Use when expressing strong excitement or support for something.
The fans supported the team in a big way during the championship game.
Pro Tip 2/3Celebratory Events
Ideal for describing grand celebrations or significant achievements.
She celebrated her promotion in a big way, by taking a luxury cruise.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase is often figurative, not indicating physical size.
His invention changed the industry in a big way, but it was a small device.
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