Meaning of big name | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
   idiomatic
2. A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“Solly had carried on the old business, and was making a big name for himself.”

“He made a big name in the war. And since he's been in the ranger service he's done wonders.”

“Do you want to go out there and do the right things or do you want to make that big hit to gain a big name?”

“All the big Hollywood names were present.”

“"You don't want me, you want a big name. They're all set to hang you over there. . . . It's a job for the biggest and best criminal lawyer in town."”

“With the big names of Europe assembled in Washington for the signing of the Atlantic Pact, the pact itself and its implications continue to be the world's biggest story.”

“[J]ust before Christmas 1983 . . . our editors were alerted that the surrealist painter Joan Miro had died. (A big name almost always dies around Christmas.)”

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