the big city

:  of great strength

:  of great force

:  large or great in dimensions, bulk, or extent

:  in a loud or declamatory manner

:  in a boasting manner

:  to a large amount or extent

:  an individual or organization of outstanding importance or power

:  major league

:  a big player :  a center or forward whose large size and strength are used to control play near the basket

:  an inhabited place of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village

:  an incorporated British town usually of major size or importance having the status of an episcopal see

:  the financial district of London