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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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 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 Instead of landing a job and moving to the big city after graduation, many are moving back into their childhood homes instead. Rohan Shah, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025 Throughout the series, fans rooted for the show's most relatable character, who remained determined to find true love in the big city. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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