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think big

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  1. Be ambitious, as in There's no point in moving to a place the same size; we have to think big and plan for expansion. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]


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It’s time to channel our inner Harry Potter, pull out our magic wands, think big and remove the obstacles in our way to create a healthcare system that’s worthy of us.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

For him, it was that she’d decided to become a pediatrician and was always looking out for other people; for her, it was his ability to think big and turn life into an adventure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

“There should be a California version of how you think big, act big and build big that’s consistent with the values of this state,” Lehane said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

"An opportunity to think big and to act bigger. An opportunity for Canada to embark on the largest transformation of its economy since the Second World War."

From BBC • May 27, 2025

“You have to think big picture, Link. The future of the town is the future of this family. And the future of this family is your future!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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