The bigger they are, the harder they (shall) fall

/ðə bˈɪɡə ðeɪ ɑː ðə hˈɑːdə fˈɜːðəst dˈiːpə ðeɪ ʃˌal fˈɔːl/

/ðə bˈɪɡɚ ðeɪ ɑːɹ ðə hˈɑːɹdɚ fˈɜːðəst dˈiːpɚ ðeɪ ʃˌæl fˈɔːl/

the bigger they are, the harder they (shall) fall

used to suggest that those who are in positions of power or authority are often more vulnerable to failure or defeat because they have more to lose

Example

Those who use their power and influence to harm others will eventually face consequences, because the bigger they are the harder they fall.

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