big idea
Americannoun
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any plan or proposal that is grandiose, impractical, and usually unsolicited.
You're always coming around here with your big ideas.
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purpose; intention; aim.
What's the big idea of shouting at me?
Etymology
Origin of big idea
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Example Sentences
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“One of the coolest parts of the show is to be able to have big ideas and to actually be able to execute them when they’re the right big idea,” Fogelman says.
From Los Angeles Times
Fifty years ago, Steve Wozniak knew he built a great personal computer, but the young engineer couldn’t convince his employer, Hewlett-Packard, to buy into the big idea.
From Los Angeles Times
And a big idea of my role there is not just to report on results, but to make sure the entire company understands what’s driving it—even understands the financial metrics.
I feel bad for her, but I’m still disappointed this is her big idea for Mr.
From Literature
“Okay, so what’s your big idea for getting inside?”
From Literature
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