in a big way

idiom

: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.

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While many hopefuls lean into pop, R&B, or powerhouse ballads, Harris took a different route—one that paid off in a big way. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025 During the testing portion of the combine, Bond should stand out in a big way. Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 The Eagles' defense showed up in a big way, and one of the players on the defense left it all out on the field. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are donating to Los Angeles-area wildfire relief in a big way. Jen Juneau, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in a big way

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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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