Словосочетания со словом big. Страница четыре
make a big deal about
make a federal case out of
To exaggerate an insignificant event.
Jeff said, "I'm sorry I banged into you in the dark. Don't make a big deal out of it."
make a big thing
Придавать чему-либо очень большую значимость или считать что-либо важным событием.
It's Jack's birthday but he doesn't want to make a big thing of it, so please don't mention it.
Сегодня день рождения у Джека, но он не хочет ничего пышного, так что даже не упоминай.
send-off
big send-off
A demonstration of affection or respect at someone's departure, as a retirement ceremony.
Проводы с демонстрацией уважения; пышная церемония проводов на пенсию.
John got a big send-off as he left for Europe.
Джону устроили веселые проводы, когда он уезжал в Европу.
When our colleague retired after 35 years of teaching, we all got together at the Faculty Club and gave him a terrific send-off.
talk big
To talk boastfully; brag.
He talks big about his pitching, but he hasn't won a game.
that bites the big one
Что-то, что сильно раздражает.
Damn, I can't park there, it's already occupied. That bites the big one.
Черт, я там не могу припарковаться, место уже занято. Это сильно раздражает.
the big lie
A major, deliberate misrepresentation of some important issue made on the assumption that a bold, gross lie is psychologically more believable than a timid, minor one.
The pretense of democracy by a totalitarian regime is part of the big lie about its government.
We all heard the big lie during the Watergate months.
think big
To believe in one's ability, purpose, or power to perform or succeed.
Be confident; be positive; tell yourself you are the greatest; above all, think big!
too big for one's breeches
too big for one's boots
Too sure of your own importance; feeling more important than you really are.
That boy had grown too big for his breeches. I'll have to put him back in his place.
When the teacher made Bob a monitor, he got too big for his boots and she had to warn him.