How to Pronounce "hit the big time"
expression
HIT thuh BIG TIME
HIT thuh BIG TIME
Definition
To become very successful or famous, especially after working hard for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɪɡ/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh BIG TIME
UK
HIT thuh BIG TIME
Listen in Context
After years of small shows, she finally hit the big time with her new album.
He wants to hit the big time and become a movie star.
The company hit the big time after launching its new app.
It took him ten years, but he finally hit the big time in Hollywood.