be big on
Example Sentences
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It might be big on small wrists, but it's easy on the eyes in terms of style and readability.
From The Verge • May 23, 2022
He was the lead singer and was getting to be big on the D.C. club circuit.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2020
When asked if the party was going to be big on Sunday night, Lowry laughed and said, “Oh, it’s going to be all week. All week.”
From Golf Digest • Jul. 23, 2019
"Being English is one of those things; we are good fighters and will get through anything. I feel in particular we can be big on our own."
From BBC • May 19, 2019
“Yeah, I wrote it this morning in math. When you’re weak on effort, it helps to be big on heart.”
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
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