what's the big idea

: used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the identity, nature, or value of an object or matter

: often used to ask for repetition of an utterance or part of an utterance not properly heard or understood

:  who

:  why

:  in what respect :  how

: used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the identity, nature, or value of a person, object, or matter

:  whatever

:  any

:  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

:  a transcendent entity that is a real pattern of which existing things are imperfect representations

:  a standard of perfection :  ideal

:  a plan for action :  design