How to use the expression 'big time'?

dollies · Mon Sep 05, 2005 15:41 pm *How to use the expression 'big time'?*

Hi!I would like to know what it means when somebody uses "big time" in sentence?Can you help?Thank you

Narayanan Krishnaswamy · Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:37 am *Big time*

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.'

Alan · Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:59 am *Big time*

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.

Alan
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Torsten · Tue Jan 23, 2007 0:09 am *How to use the expression 'big time'?*

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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Tamara · Tue Jan 23, 2007 0:39 am *How to use the expression 'big time'?*

Torsten · Tue Jan 23, 2007 0:43 am *How to use the expression 'big time'?*

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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Tamara · Tue Jan 23, 2007 9:52 am *How to use the expression 'big time'?*

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