look big
Example Sentences
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A SoCal hiker said she thankfully remembered what to do when she encountered the puma — yelling, facing the cat, trying to look big — until it ran off.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Instead, experts said people should back away very slowly, give the bear space, talk calmly and make themselves look big.
From BBC • May 3, 2023
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
“It doesn’t look big enough for fifteen people,” I said, looking at the framing.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
