the big leagues
plural noun
US
: the two highest U.S. baseball leagues (the American League and the National League)
He always dreamed of playing in the big leagues.
—often used figurativelyShe's moving up to the big leagues in the television industry.
She's in the big leagues now, working for a major law firm in a large city.
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The Royals have remained patient about promoting him to the big leagues.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
At 35, the journeyman right-hander has finally made it in the big leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
When Benson was called up to the big leagues on May 9, Rogers once again was moved up to Louisville.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Alvarado, who broke into the big leagues with the 2017 Tampa Bay Rays, joined the Phillies in a three-team trade that also involved the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 28, 2020.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
At 35, the journeyman right-hander has finally made it in the big leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025
When Benson was called up to the big leagues on May 9, Rogers once again was moved up to Louisville.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Alvarado, who broke into the big leagues with the 2017 Tampa Bay Rays, joined the Phillies in a three-team trade that also involved the Los Angeles Dodgers on Dec. 28, 2020.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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“The big leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20leagues. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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