How to Pronounce "go over big"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbɪɡ
GOH OH-ver BIG
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈɪɡ
goh OH-vuh BIG
Definition
To be very successful or popular with people, especially in a social or entertainment context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈbɪɡ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /bˈɪɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH OH-ver BIG
UK
goh OH-vuh BIG
Listen in Context
His joke went over big with the audience.
The new app went over big at the tech fair.
The party idea went over big with everyone.
I wasn't sure if my presentation would go over big, but people loved it.