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.

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big and bold

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

“This is the biggest opportunity to do something big and bold, and the only impediment is us,” Newsom said when announcing his support for the legislation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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

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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