English · Idiom Attested

bigger than Ben Hur

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Meaning · English

huge, extravagant.

Where it’s used: Used American English

150 People, Arabs, Camels, Horses, Donkeys and Goats The Eighth Wonder of the World BIGGER THAN “BEN-HUR”

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 “bigger than Ben Hur” mean?

huge, extravagant.

Is “bigger than Ben Hur” formal or informal?

bigger than Ben Hur is generally informal.

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