big break

[big brayk]

noun

1. Informal.,  an opportunity that leads to success, recognition, or fame.

Example Sentences

But it is not that easy when you're chasing O'Sullivan who, according to Virgo, has more "natural ability" than any current sportsman and which he remembers witnessing in the then 16-year-old's first appearance on popular gameshow Big Break in 1992.

Read more on BBC

Ingham highlighted the camaraderie between staff - several of whom had gained their big break in the radio industry at Piccadilly.

Read more on BBC

“Everybody Loves Raymond” was my big break.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

A big break from Alex Coles set up a platform from which Ojomoh popped up for Henry Slade to stroll in under the posts.

Read more on BBC

She said she was planning to take "a big break" after last year's run of live shows, and wanted to "do other creative things just for a little while".

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• opportunity 
• show 
• time