Big Fish in a Small Pond, a

Also: big fish in a little pond big frog in a small/little pond Meaning of Idiom ‘A Big Fish in a Small Pond’ A big fish in a small pond is a person who is important or successful only within a limited situation or small arena; someone who is overqualified for their position in relation … Read more

Have Big Balls | A Lot of Balls

Variants: have balls have big balls have a lot of balls have some balls Meaning of Idiom ‘Have Big Balls’ To have balls means to have courage or be willing to do dangerous things; to be willing to confront someone who can potentially harm you in some way. To have big balls means to have … Read more

Last of the Big Spenders

Meaning of Idiom ‘Last of the Big Spenders’ Last of the big spenders is an ironic expression used to describe a thrifty or frugal person, i.e., a tightwad; it is also used when someone is being especially careful with their money or making a very small and frugal purchase and is often used deprecatingly of … Read more

Big On Something

Meaning of Idiom ‘Big On Something’ To be big on something means to find it very important; to be enthusiastic or passionate about it; to spend much of one’s time doing something or involved in something; to enjoy something a lot. Examples Of Use “Jonathan is really big on fingerstyle guitar.” “I’m not big on … Read more

Bigger Fish to Fry (to have)

Also used: Other Fish to Fry Meaning of Idiom ‘To Have Bigger Fish to Fry’ To have bigger fish to fry means to have more important things to do; to have more important or pressing matters to attend to. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This idiom is … Read more

Big of You (or one)

Meaning of Idiom ‘Big Of You (or one)’ When an action is big of you, it is generous, good, helpful, or kind. 1,2 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This idiom is used in response to something someone does that is seen as generous, helpful, kind, etc. It … Read more

Big Mouth, have a

Also: be a big mouth big mouth Meaning of Idiom ‘Have a Big Mouth’ To have a big mouth means to be talkative and prone to revealing secrets or to be verbally tactless; to talk too much and too loudly, often in an obnoxious or boastful way. To be a big mouth is to be … Read more

Big Deal

Meaning of Idiom ‘Big Deal’ A big deal is something that is very important, special, or a matter of great interest. 1,2,3 This idiom can also be used to mean “who cares?” or to express, ironically, that one does not consider a matter important or notable.  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our … Read more