look big
Example Sentences
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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
According to reports of the attacks, the tom flapped its wings, puffed itself up to look big, scratched several people with its talons and, of course, gobbled at people.
From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2022
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 doesn’t look big enough for 13,” he said mostly to himself.
From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2022
Roy said, “He didn’t look big enough for high school.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
