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big and bold

Idioms

Large and striking, as in His ties tended to be big and bold in color and pattern, or This big and bold design for a book jacket is sure to catch the casual browser's eye. This phrase, used mostly to describe things rather than persons, is a kind of visual analog of loud and clear.

Example Sentences

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The big and bold 21-inch tires make a bit of noise but they are agreeably sure-footed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

"Anytime you do something big and bold, you're gonna get criticism, right?"

From Salon • May 15, 2025

Hanley played every minute; big and bold and as hungry as hell.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

The TOC understands we need to change things and do things big and bold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

Pumpkin had not been big and bold enough for a grenadier nor clever enough for a light infantryman.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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