A big break Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈbɹeɪk
uh BIG BRAYK
æɪ/ /bˈɪɡ/ /bɹˈeɪk
uh BIG BRAYK
Definition
A sudden or important opportunity that may lead to success, especially in someone's career or dreams.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and widely used to talk about career or life-changing opportunities. Common in entertainment, sports, and business. Often implies the chance is rare and very important: 'get a big break', 'waiting for my big break'. Not used for small or everyday successes.
Spanish: una gran oportunidad - un gran salto (carrera)Portuguese (BR): uma grande chance - uma grande oportunidadePortuguese (PT): uma grande oportunidade - uma grande chanceChinese (Simplified): 绝佳机会 - 重大突破Chinese (Traditional): 絕佳機會 - 重大突破Hindi: बड़ी उपलब्धि (करियर) - सुनहरा अवसरArabic: فرصة ذهبية - نجاح كبيرBengali: বড় সুযোগ - স্বপ্নপূরণের সুযোগRussian: большой шанс - крупная возможностьJapanese: 大きなチャンス - 人生の転機Vietnamese: cơ hội lớn - bước ngoặt quan trọngKorean: 대박 기회 - 인생의 전환점Turkish: büyük fırsat - dönüm noktasıUrdu: بڑی کامیابی کا موقع - اہم موقعIndonesian: kesempatan besar - peluang emas
Example Sentences
She finally got a big break as a movie actress.
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Winning the contest was a big break for him.
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Many musicians wait years for a big break.
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Landing that job was a big break for my career.
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He’s still looking for a big break in the music industry.
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That internship turned out to be a big break for her future.
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