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think big

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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“They both think big like that,” Crooks said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The Shanghai ship that never sails is the work of Beccari, who likes to tell his staff “Don’t think big, think huge.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

I do think big Chris Wood will get a goal, though.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

We have to think big if we’re going to get through this.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024

They think big strong Minny, she sure can stand up for herself.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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