Big brother
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British pronunciation/bˈɪɡ bɹˈʌðə/
American pronunciation/bˈɪɡ bɹˈʌðɚ/

Definicja i Znaczenie "big brother"

Big brother
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duży brat, wielki brat

a powerful person or organization that invades people's privacy by controlling and monitoring their actions
big brother definition and meaning
DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
InformalInformal

What is the origin of the idiom "big brother" and when to use it?

The idiom "big brother" originated from George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," published in 1949. In the novel, "Big Brother" symbolizes an all-powerful and oppressive government that maintains constant surveillance over its citizens, suppressing individual freedoms and manipulating their thoughts and actions. The character of Big Brother represents the embodiment of a totalitarian regime that exercises complete control and instills a sense of fear and conformity. It is commonly used in discussions about government surveillance, privacy concerns, and the erosion of personal freedoms.

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starszy brat

an older brother

big brother

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Przykład
My big brother has always been there to lend a helping hand when I needed it.
My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
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