big boys

big boy

1. A male who is not an infant, i.e., a child, young man, or man, depending on context. Can be used either literally or sarcastically/disparagingly. You're a big boy, and you need to learn to clean up after yourself. Sean is a big boy, he can take care of himself.
2. A large and/or formidable person or thing. You're a big boy, but that doesn't mean I won't fight you! Let's take this big boy out for a spin on the open road.
3. slang A term of affection for a man, used by a person who finds that man sexually attractive. Bye big boy, I hope to see you again really soon.
4. The most prominent, powerful, or influential people in a group, organization, or area of business. Usually plural. You're a partner in the firm, so you're going to be working with the big boys now. I'm just a local councilor, I'm not exactly among the big boys of politics.
5. adjective Of, pertaining to, or belonging to a male who is not an infant, with specific age being variable and dependent on context. Often hyphenated. You're growing up so fast, you are already old enough to play on the big-boy swings!
See also: big, boy

big boys

The people who are at the top echelon of a particular group or field. With this promotion, you'll be working with the big boys now. Can you handle it? This is varsity, and you'll be competing with the big boys now, so be physical out there.
See also: big, boy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • big boy
  • man of few words
  • man of few words, a
  • a man of few words
  • a man/woman of few words
  • man on the make
  • kept man
  • man of color
  • a man after (one's) own heart
  • a man, woman, etc. after your own heart
References in periodicals archive
Indeed, the Big Boy 4014 that UP is showing off in its "Great Race Across the Midwest" is a unique representative of its brief patch of history.
Big Boy 4014 It's been a joy to be transported to another time during the locomotive's suburban tour
Big Boys Bait & Tackle aim to meet the needs of customers who seek a high-end shop that can gear them up for whatever fish they are passionate about catching.
Grand Opening for Big Boys Bait & Tackle - March 10, 2018. Cape Coral FL's One-Stop Shop for All Your Fishing Bait and Equipment, from Beginners to Professional Grade.
Big Boys Toys boasts a visitor profile featuring over 40,000 high net worth visitors from across the GCC with over 40 per cent Emiratis expected to attend the show this year.
BIG BOYS TOYS WILL BE EPIQUE!
Among the Leiber handbags to be displayed at Big Boys Toys are the New Rose, New Bow, Camera, Cube and Heart.
'Big Boys Toys' to showcase luxury lifestyle products
"With the region's strong affinity to luxury brands, Big Boys Toys is best positioned to target affluent residents across the Middle East, particularly in Dubai, with an array of extraordinary, unique and luxurious products across various segments such as specialty cars and bikes, along with custom-built off-road and underwater vehicles and gadgets."
Exclusively luxurious supercars and marine leisure products await Big Boys Toys 2014 visitors
Seventeen Big Boys were scrapped when they were pulled from service, but eight survived and are on display around the country.
Huge Big Boy locomotive is coming back to life; No. 4014 had been silent for half a century
Biju Jayarj, Chief Executive Officer of Artj, organisers of the event, said: "The long-awaited moment has come and Big Boys Toys is back, bigger and better than ever.
Big boys are back
"Big Boys Toys 2012 is an excellent platform for us to showcase our latest audio and visual products, as the show will gather visitors and enthusiasts who seek the most wanted and exclusive products in the region," said Lobo Valerian, sales director, Bang & Olufsen.
Bang & Olufsen to showcase AV design at Dubai event
"When a boy is five years old and skins his knee, he's told that big boys don't cry," the Daily Mail quoted Williams as saying.
'Big boys don't cry' syndrome behind men's aversion to seeing doctors
Artaaj, organisers of the Big Boys Toys show, a luxury lifestyle event, has revealed that the UAE still remains a top venue for high-end lifestyle luxury exhibitions.
UAE top venue for high-end luxury exhibitions
Summary: Big Boys Toys: All innuendos aside, is a pretty nifty exhibition.
The business of,C* Big Boys Toys
and Frisch's [another large Big Boy franchisee operating in the Midwest] comprised 75 percent of Big Boys, but Frisch's was grandfathered in and did not pay franchise fees," says Fred Jr.
All for one: the Elias Brothers
Summary: 'Big Boys Toys' event to host leading luxury boat builders, waterside developers, interior design companies.
UAE continues to lead Middle East luxury yacht and boating industry
AGAIN the Cardiff City planners have cowered to the big boys ("How is this good for business?", October 14).
Planners give in to 'big boys' VIEWPOINTS
BAD lad Mark Padgett is back on the streets after a judge hoped a taste of jail with the "big boys" would keep him out of bother.
Grow up or go back to prison; Judge tells baby-faced pest to fix his ways