go over big

phrase

informal
: to be successful or well-liked
Here's a recipe for healthy cookies that always goes over big with kids.

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“Go over big.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20over%20big. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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