big league
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Meaning · English
To a significant degree; on a large scale.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Think of it. Iran is taking over Iraq, and they’re taking it over big league.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “big league” mean?
To a significant degree; on a large scale.
Is “big league” formal or informal?
big league is generally slang.