big break

American  

[big brayk] / ˈbɪg ˈbreɪk /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

But his big break would be the 13-second Whopper-chomp snippet.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A big break," my father said.

From Literature

Your big break might come in your 50s.

From Slate

The aspiring actors who auditioned Wednesday hoped to get their chance at a big break similar to the one Chokachi got decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Uncommon in a post-pandemic era of self-tape auditions, the open and in-person auditions attracted actors hungry for their big break and locals hoping to leave with a fun story to tell.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• opportunity
• show
• time