The idiom is believed to have originated in the early 1900s, when it was used to describe people who had made a lot of money in the entertainment industry. The term "big" in this context refers to the size of the paycheck that these people were able to command. Over time, the term "make it big" has come to be used more broadly to describe anyone who has achieved a high level of success in their chosen field, including athletes, musicians, actors, politicians, or even entrepreneurs.

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

Определение и значение слова « make it big» на английском языке

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