big up
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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“We do Flag Day real big up here,” notes one of many cheerful residents of Three Oaks, Mich., in a literally and figuratively flag-waving documentary about the immensely pleasing nature of small-town pride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
A battle-hardened Test centurion with five Six Nations titles to his name, O'Mahony also knew better than to big up Ireland's chances with three games still remaining.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2025
“People in the neighboring buildings hustled outside with their pets and kids. I’ve never seen a fire that big up close like that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024
“We emphasized here in the past building it big up front, running it downhill, having a big backfield, being physical,” Longo said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
I had never seen an actual world globe this big up close and personal, much less had one of my own.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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