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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Family matters are shifting in a big way, Sagittarius. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Thankfully, Christian McCaffrey showed up in a big way, helping propel the 49ers to a big win. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 There are plenty of artists out there who are focused on the craft in a big way. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025 With Smith on the sideline for a second straight start, star wideout Carson Diehl once again stepped up in a big way for the Vikings. Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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