The phrase "large as life" is an idiom used to emphasize the striking or remarkable presence of someone or something, as if they were larger than life itself. The expression originated in the 19th century and likely comes from the idea that when something or someone is extraordinary, they appear larger and more vivid, even beyond their actual physical size.

What is the origin of the idiom "large as life" and when to use it?

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „(as) large as life” în engleză

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