Make it big Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To become very successful, especially in a career or in business.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, enthusiastic phrase used for fame, wealth, or great achievement, especially in entertainment, business, or sports. Commonly paired with verbs like 'want to', 'hope to', 'finally'. Not about small successes—implies reaching the top.
Spanish: tener éxito - triunfarPortuguese (BR): fazer sucesso - alcançar o topoPortuguese (PT): ter sucesso - alcançar o topoChinese (Simplified): 取得巨大成功 - 大获成功Chinese (Traditional): 取得巨大成功 - 大獲成功Hindi: बड़ी सफलता पाना - बड़ा नाम कमानाArabic: يحقق نجاحاً كبيراً - يحقق شهرة واسعةBengali: বড় সাফল্য লাভ করা - খুব সফল হওয়াRussian: добиться большого успеха - преуспетьJapanese: 大成功する - 大きく成功するVietnamese: thành công lớn - nổi tiếngKorean: 크게 성공하다Turkish: büyük başarı elde etmek - zirveye çıkmakUrdu: بڑی کامیابی حاصل کرناIndonesian: meraih sukses besar - menjadi terkenal
Example Sentences
She moved to Los Angeles, hoping to make it big as an actress.
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Many singers go to New York to try to make it big.
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He finally made it big after years of hard work.
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Not everyone who goes to Hollywood will make it big, but she did.
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If you really want to make it big in tech, you have to take risks.
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His parents never thought he would make it big with his band, but now they’re his biggest fans.
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