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larger than life

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larg⋅er-than-life

[lahr-jer-thuhn-lahyf]
–adjective
exceedingly imposing, impressive, or memorable, esp. in appearance or forcefulness: a larger-than-life leader.

Origin:
1945–50
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larg·er than life   (lär'jər)
adj.  Very impressive or imposing: "This is a person of surpassing integrity; a man of the utmost sincerity; somewhat larger than life" (Joyce Carol Oates).
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