big on

phrase

: strongly favoring or liking

also : noted for

she is big on blushing

—Arnold Hano

Examples of big on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This East 77th Street co-op is big on clean lines and warm white tones. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026

In an email Friday to supporters, Elliott said the campaign needs to think big on a range of issues. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

In Brian Kelly’s final season at LSU, the Tigers spent big on their 2025 portal class. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026

There are plenty of dishes that are both quick and filling, requiring minimal prep time and energy but delivering big on flavor. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for big on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon