In a big way Meaning in English
expression
in-uh-BIG-WAY
in-uh-BIG-WAY
Definition
Used to say something is done on a large scale or with great enthusiasm and impact. It can also mean doing something in a very important, impressive, or noticeable way.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal expression, often stressing scale or impact. Commonly used to emphasize dramatic actions or achievements ('celebrate in a big way', 'fail in a big way'). Not used for minor actions.
Spanish: a lo grande - de manera importantePortuguese (BR): em grande estilo - de maneira significativaPortuguese (PT): em grande - de forma importanteChinese (Simplified): 大规模地 - 以重要方式Chinese (Traditional): 大規模地 - 以重要方式Hindi: बड़े पैमाने पर - ज़बरदस्त तरीके सेArabic: بطريقة كبيرة - بشكل كبيرBengali: জোরেশোরে - ব্যাপকভাবেRussian: по-крупному - в большом масштабеJapanese: 盛大に - 派手にVietnamese: theo cách hoành tráng - quy mô lớnKorean: 크게 - 대대적으로Turkish: büyük bir şekilde - etkileyici bir şekildeUrdu: بڑے پیمانے پر - شاندار طریقے سےIndonesian: secara besar-besaran - dengan cara yang luar biasa
Example Sentences
She celebrated her birthday in a big way.
basic
The team won the match in a big way.
basic
We decorated the house in a big way for the party.
basic
After getting the promotion, he celebrated in a big way with all his friends.
natural
If you’re going to take risks, do it in a big way or not at all.
natural
She messed up in a big way, but she learned from it.
natural