big of one
big of (one)
Noble or commendable. This phrase is often said sarcastically. Wow, you're actually going to spend time with your brother tonight? That's big of you. It's big of you to reconcile with people who have wronged you in the past.
See also: big, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
big of one
Generous of one, as in It was big of Bill to give his brother his entire paycheck. This expression may be used either straightforwardly (as above) or sarcastically, as in How big of you to save the absolute worst seat for me. [c. 1940]
See also: big, of, one
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- be big of (one)
- (one) will be lucky
- (one) would be lucky
- barrel of fun
- bright idea
- a bright idea
- (one) should be so lucky
- aforethought
- are we having fun yet
- Are we having fun yet?