think big
idiom
: to think about doing things that involve a lot of people, money, effort, etc. : to think about doing big things
If we're going to start our own business, we should think big.
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While many ocean energy projects think big, laying large buoys that convert waves into electricity through mechanical means, there is another approach to developing wave energy: going small.
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
Striking a balance will be critical, said Harrison, noting that the cost of living and providing services is increasing and that the county must think big to meet those challenges.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
The Rare Objects director stepped out this past weekend in an outfit that fully embodied the Adam Sandler summer trend—think big tees, loose bottoms, comfy shoes, and the other oversize casual pieces the actor is known to wear.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2023
Richard’s other big ally is undervalued and initially stand-offish plant engineer Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert), who eventually warms to Richard’s interest in his machines, and who encourages him to think big.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
And his drive to think big hasn’t worn off.
—Dallas News, 11 Feb. 2023
Career With career and the appearance of the angel number 333, think big and ask for more.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
Don’t be afraid to think big!
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
His lack of legal status has led him to think big and drove him to grow his production company.
—Cindy Carcamostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
Striking a balance will be critical, said Harrison, noting that the cost of living and providing services is increasing and that the county must think big to meet those challenges.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
The Rare Objects director stepped out this past weekend in an outfit that fully embodied the Adam Sandler summer trend—think big tees, loose bottoms, comfy shoes, and the other oversize casual pieces the actor is known to wear.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2023
Richard’s other big ally is undervalued and initially stand-offish plant engineer Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert), who eventually warms to Richard’s interest in his machines, and who encourages him to think big.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Mar. 2023
And his drive to think big hasn’t worn off.
—Dallas News, 11 Feb. 2023
Career With career and the appearance of the angel number 333, think big and ask for more.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
Don’t be afraid to think big!
—The Astrotwins, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
His lack of legal status has led him to think big and drove him to grow his production company.
—Cindy Carcamostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
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