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to loom large
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to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "loom large" and when to use it?
The idiom "loom large" comes from the visual analogy of an object appearing significant or prominent when it is "large" and close in proximity. It is used to describe something that is prominent, conspicuous, or influential, often in the context of its impact or significance. The idiom emphasizes the perceptible or dominating presence of a particular element in a situation.
Example
Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents.
The issue of pay will loom large at this year's conference.
The memory of the tragic event continues to loom large in the community's collective consciousness.
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***if something unpleasant or difficult looms large, it seems certain to happen
Example
This episode finds him deep in depression as divorce looms large.
