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 #2 (permalink) Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:37 am Big time |
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Being or becoming successful and famous.
Liking something or an activity a lot.
The above are some of the meanings associated with 'big time.' People also use this in spoken English to mean 'to have "lots of" fun.' |
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| #3 (permalink) Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:59 am Big time |
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This expression is similar to in the money and refers to reaching success and wealth. It is used in the phrase: hit the big time. If you win the national lottery, you could be said to have hit the big time because money is not a problem any more and you can buy what you like.
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Jan 22, 2007 23:09 pm How to use the expression 'big time'? |
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The expression 'big time' can also be used in a negative sense. For example, you might say something like 'it put me off bit time' which means, 'it annoyed me very much'.
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| #5 (permalink) Mon Jan 22, 2007 23:39 pm How to use the expression 'big time'? |
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| 'it put me off bit time' |
I understand, that this perhaps was just a typo.
By the way, in computer networks there is a notion/term bit time.
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Jan 22, 2007 23:43 pm How to use the expression 'big time'? |
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You are right, Tamara. This should read 'big time' rather than 'bit time' although I like the word play of 'bit time vs. a bit time' too...
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| #7 (permalink) Tue Jan 23, 2007 8:52 am How to use the expression 'big time'? |
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| Torsten wrote: |
You are right, Tamara. This should read 'big time' rather than 'bit time' although I like the word play of
'bit time vs. a bit time' too... |
:) I like it, Torsten, too. :)
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