the big something-o

the big (number)-o

An age ending in zero, used especially when one turns that age on one's birthday. So, you're turning the big three-o tomorrow! How are you feeling about it? My mom's going to be the big six-o this summer, so we're planning a big family vacation to mark the occasion.
See also: big
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

the big — -o

used to denote an age ending in a zero, especially as marked by a landmark birthday. informal
See also: big
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See also:
  • the big (number)-o
  • of age
  • come of age
  • ASF
  • dog's age
  • a dog's age
  • one age with (someone)
  • be one age with (someone)
  • live to the age of
  • sex