play a big role (in something)
play a big role (in something)
To have an extremely important or fundamental role (in some resultant situation, action, event, outcome, etc.). There were a lot of reason why I quit, but having to work 10 hours a day played a big role. Punk rock played a big role in forming my aesthetic sensibilities. The rookie quarterback ended up playing a big role in the team's amazing comeback victory yesterday.
See also: big, play, role
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- play a large role (in something)
- play a bit role (in something)
- play a small role (in something)
- look the part
- look/dress the part
- chosen
- equal to the occasion
- change places with
- change places with (one)
- conflict of interest