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Big time
01
the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field
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Animacy status
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Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
After years of playing in small clubs, the band finally made it to the big time with their hit single.
big time
01
to a great extent; very much or severely
Slang
Grammatical Information
What does "big time" mean in slang?
The adverb "big time" means to a large degree, very much, or extremely. The structure comes from emphasizing "big" as intensity and "time" as extent, used together to strengthen an action or quality. It is informal slang commonly used in phrases like "I messed up big time" or "I want it big time," indicating strong emphasis or seriousness.
Examples
He messed up big time.
