Make it big
verb
To become very successful or famous in doing something, especially in entertainment or sports.
He moved to Hollywood because he wanted to make it big in the film industry.
Often appears as...
- make it big in the industry
- make it big in hollywood
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
verb
To become very successful or famous in doing something, especially in entertainment or sports.
He moved to Hollywood because he wanted to make it big in the film industry.
Often appears as...
- make it big in the industry
- make it big in hollywood
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used more in casual conversation than formal speech or writing.
She's determined to make it big as a singer one day.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambition Context
Often tied to personal ambition or a significant achievement in one's career.
With all his talent, he's sure to make it big.
Pro Tip 3/3Pop Culture
Commonly found in discussions about the entertainment industry, such as music and film.
She dreams of moving to Nashville to make it big in country music.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used more in casual conversation than formal speech or writing.
She's determined to make it big as a singer one day.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambition Context
Often tied to personal ambition or a significant achievement in one's career.
With all his talent, he's sure to make it big.
Pro Tip 3/3Pop Culture
Commonly found in discussions about the entertainment industry, such as music and film.
She dreams of moving to Nashville to make it big in country music.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used more in casual conversation than formal speech or writing.
She's determined to make it big as a singer one day.
Pro Tip 2/3Ambition Context
Often tied to personal ambition or a significant achievement in one's career.
With all his talent, he's sure to make it big.
Pro Tip 3/3Pop Culture
Commonly found in discussions about the entertainment industry, such as music and film.
She dreams of moving to Nashville to make it big in country music.
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