big boy
English
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Noun
[edit]- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, boy.
- (idiomatic) A large object or person.
- I've been dying to get behind the wheel of this big boy.
- (idiomatic, informal) An adult male, considered to be sufficiently mature and independent.
- He is a big boy and can take care of himself.
- (usually in the plural) One who is in a dominant position, such as a professional, title-holder, or celebrity.
- 2024 August 29, Alex Mills, “Larne headed for Conference League group stages as Andy Ryan hat-trick secures historic Play-Off joy”, in Belfast Telegraph[1]:
- The prize now for Larne is massive… something in the region of £3million. They are the envy of every other Irish League club by forcing their way in with the big boys in the UEFA Conference League.
Translations
[edit]An independent adult male
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