in a big way

idiom

: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.

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This blows up dinner in a big way. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025 The Eagles are without a doubt a contender and their trade deadline moves have strengthen their defense in a big way. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025 That’s likely because Lamar Jackson came back Thursday — in a big way — and the schedule is favorable. Torrey Hart, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 After deals cooled off considerably in the post-pandemic era, M&A appears to be back in a big way this year. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in a big way

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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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