big if true

English

Etymology

Derived from sensationalist news headlines reporting on rumors.

Phrase

big if true

1. Said in response to a rumored statement, to imply that if the rumor is factual it will have a large impact.
   • 2024 October 16, Nathan Simington, Twitter‎^[1]:

     Interesting. 🤔 Big if true. Will look into it.

2. (Internet slang, humorous) Said in response to an obvious statement, or an absurdly untrue one.

Synonyms

• huge if true