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Idioms and Phrases

Be ambitious, as in There's no point in moving to a place the same size; we have to think big and plan for expansion . [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

The Kardashians Go High Fashion for Annual Christmas Card: When it comes to the family holiday card, the Kardashians think big.

But no matter what state you look in, think big and significant places.

But I think big government conservatism is a failed experiment.

Come and look at my picture, little Jack, and see if you think big Jack knows how to paint.'

When we have succeeded in doing something big they will come to us and if we think big things we are likely to do them.

He wants to think big thoughts, and he would have stars to guide him.

I am getting now to be a big boy, and I think big enough to hunt.

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