big on (something)
big on (something)
Very interested or invested in something. My sister loves going to clubs because she's really big on dancing. My family is big on education, so I know I'm going to college next year.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
big on
Enthusiastic about, as in Dad is big on Christmas with the whole family. [Slang; mid-1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
big on
Enthusiastic about; partial to: "a patriotic youth organization big on military-style marching drills" (Earl Swift).
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- big on
- be (not) big on (something)
- big deal
- big deal!
- a big deal
- make big
- make it big
- do something in a big/small way
- in a big way
- big-C