big boy

Language: en

Meaning: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seebig,‎boy.; (idiomatic)A largeobjectorperson.I've been dying to get behind the wheel of thisbig boy.; (idiomatic,informal)An adult male, considered to be sufficientlymatureandindependent.He is abig boyand can take care of himself.; (usually in theplural)One who is in a dominant position, such as in business, elite sport, etc.He started a small manufacturing plant, but he couldn't compete with thebig boys.2024August 29, Alex Mills, “Larne headed for Conference League group stages as Andy Ryan hat-trick secures historic Play-Off joy”, inBelfast Telegraph‎[1]:The prize now for Larne is massive… something in the region of £3million. They are the envy of every other Irish League club by forcing their way in with thebig boysin the UEFA Conference League.

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