like a big dog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A lot; a great deal.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm running like a big dog. Gotta catch the Clue Bus.
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 “like a big dog” mean?
A lot; a great deal.
Is “like a big dog” formal or informal?
like a big dog is generally slang.