the big city
noun phrase
—used to refer to a particular city without naming it
I grew up on a farm, so my move to the big city was a big change.
life in the big city
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After twenty years in New York City, the novelty of being a country mouse in the big city had worn off.
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Season 2 sees is set two years after Ethan and his friends escaped the violent grip of gang life and have become spinning stars in the big city.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Check out this clever original about a country family (the Greens) who move to the big city.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of landing a job and moving to the big city after graduation, many are moving back into their childhood homes instead.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Season 2 sees is set two years after Ethan and his friends escaped the violent grip of gang life and have become spinning stars in the big city.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Check out this clever original about a country family (the Greens) who move to the big city.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
Instead of landing a job and moving to the big city after graduation, many are moving back into their childhood homes instead.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big city
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“The big city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20city. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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