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January 01, 2018 Word of the Day

make it big /ˈmeɪk ət ˈbɪg/ idiom
make it big
/ˈmeɪk ət ˈbɪg/
idiom

or hit it big or hit big

The singer finally made it big.
The singer finally made it big.
Definition of MAKE IT BIG

: to become very successful

  • He always dreamed of making it big in the movie industry.

  • Her best friend hit it big playing the stock market.

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