look big

Example Sentences

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And yet, though he at first worried he wouldn’t look big enough, Gadd refused to portray Ruben with a chiseled physique conceived for mere aesthetics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

When asked by defence barrister Gill Batts KC why he had taken the photos, he said they were to send to his friends on a group chat because he wanted to "look big".

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

The wildlife department has an extensive list of tips to avoid conflict with cougars, and what to do if attacked: make yourself look big, fight back, and don’t run.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022

This tom has reportedly flapped its wings, puffed itself up to look big using a common turkey tactic to defend against predators, scratched several people with its talons, and of course, gobbled at people.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2022

I read once that you can scare away a charging bear if you wave your arms and look big.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie