big moment

big moment

An occasion that has been eagerly awaited. It's the big moment—they're finally picking the raffle winner! I'm sorry I spoiled your big moment—I had no idea Brad was going to propose.
See also: big, moment
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

big moment

 and moment everyone has been waiting for
the special time that everyone has been waiting for. The big moment has come. I will now announce the winner. This is the moment everyone has been waiting for. Now we will learn the name of the big winner.
See also: big, moment
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • big deal
  • big deal!
  • a big deal
  • be (not) big on (something)
  • Big D
  • big-D
  • make big
  • make it big
  • big on
  • big on (something)
References in classic literature
There were no big moments when I trudged along the street throwing my papers in at doors.
Kumar also stated that it will be a very big moment for the whole team if they managed to reach the World Cup final.
UNITED'S comeback win against Newcastle was 'a big moment for the club', but Michael Carrick has vowed not to 'get carried away with things.'.
'So every time you go out and do something like that, as a young player, you build trust as you go out to play in big moments. So, it was a big moment for him this time.'
"It was a big moment, not for me but for Rafael," said Toni.
"I have made that big save at the big moment. It is what I keep saying - I make big saves.
THE effort to oust Islamic State (IS) fighters from their Mosul stronghold in Iraq is a "big moment" in the war against the extremist group, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said.
He shared, " We presented our jewellery to Kate's manager and styling team, and they were instantly impressed with the quality, design, the Indian jewellerymaking skill and craftsmanship and just how the jewels looked when they were worn." The selection marks a big moment for the India jewellery fraternity on the whole, and especially for Modi as this was the first time his designs were seen on the red carpet at the Oscars.
There's also a big moment for Ben as he decides to leave Ramsay Street, having overheard Susan and Karl talking about how difficult it's been with him around.
The film "Juba" will be screened and a concert will go down before his big moment and press conference.
Following the meeting with North East leaders yesterday, he said: "I think there was a recognition that this is a big moment for the North East.
And more often than not, these "big moment" events come alongside big financial decisions, such as taking on a mortgage.
But a series of events puts his big moment in jeopardy.
"I think the best goalkeepers who win big trophies make big saves at big moments. That was a big moment.
Individually, her big moment was scoring the final point to get to the quarterfinals.