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make it big

VERB

earn

Synonyms

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acquire bring in collect derive draw gain get make obtain pick up realize reap receive score secure win

STRONG

attain clear consummate cop effect gather gross hustle net perform procure profit pull rate snag sock turn wrangle

WEAK

be gainfully employed be in line for bring home bring home the bacon bring home the groceries clean up make fast buck pay one's dues pull down scare up scrape together

Antonyms

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discourage dissuade fail forfeit give lose miss pass spend surrender yield

STRONG

give in neglect

WEAK

cost throw away

VERB

profit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contribute earn improve pay off prosper take advantage of thrive

STRONG

aid avail benefit better clear exploit help pay promote realize recover score serve use utilize

WEAK

be of advantage capitalize on cash in on clean up learn from make a haul make a killing make capital make good use of make money make the most of put to good use reap the benefit stand in good stead turn to advantage work for

Antonyms

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decline fail harm hurt lose

STRONG

block condemn deteriorate hinder injure obstruct worsen

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“Backrooms” is only the latest indie horror film made by a YouTube creator to make it big at the box office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The hope persists, though: Latifi interviewed several teen moms who are trying to make it big to provide for their young families.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But while chess content creation can be lucrative for those who make it big, there are no guarantees of success.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

In a group interview on Zoom, the three U.S.-based members—Darshan was asleep—insisted they are sincerely trying to make it big.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

“No, the rest of it is that if you go on to make it big in basketball he’s going to tell the world how he helped you make it big,” Goldy said.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers

make it big

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