big one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of big one
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Luke McCowan, buoyed by a goal and a win against Stuttgart on Thursday night, gave it the big one about Celtic being the best team in the country, despite significant evidence suggesting they are not.
From BBC
Next week is another big one for earnings.
From MarketWatch
I remember my agent telling me, “This is a big one. The creator of the show really likes you. Let’s see what you can do.”
From Los Angeles Times
"The big one is Marcus and not having him on the bench. The guy is a game-changer. He can also play full-back," former England wing Chris Ashton told BBC Rugby Union Weekly.
From BBC
I’d rather spend what I would on a studio on a car, ’cause I need a big one.
From Los Angeles Times
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