- Big Leagues
- Big Leagues, thethe Major Leagues (=the teams that play at the highest level of professional baseball) in the US
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
Big Leagues
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the big leagues — US : the two main U.S. baseball leagues (the American League and the National League) He always dreamed of playing in the big leagues. [=the major leagues] often used figuratively She s in the big leagues now, working for a major law firm in a… … Useful english dictionary
Peggy Makes the Big Leagues — Infobox Television episode Title = Peggy Makes the Big Leagues Series = King of the Hill Caption = Season = 5 Episode = 5 Airdate = November 26, 2000 Production = 4ABE12 Writer = Johnny Hardwick Director = Dominic Polcino Guests = Brendan Fraser… … Wikipedia
play in the big leagues — in. to become involved in something of large or important proportions. □ You had better shape up if you want to play in the big leagues. □ The conductor shouted at the oboist, “You’re playing in the big leagues now. Tune up or ship out.” … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
The Big Leagues — is an episode of the animated television series Static Shock .The Joker appears in Dakota and enlists some of Static s bigger enemies: Hotstreak, Talon, Kangorr and Shiv. Batman and Robin join forces with Static in order to defeat the Joker.The… … Wikipedia
Big League Chew — is a brand of bubble gum that is shredded and packaged in an aluminum foil pouch. It was created by Portland Mavericks left handed pitcher Rob Nelson, and pitched to the Wrigley Company (owned by the Wrigley family, also longtime owners of the… … Wikipedia
big league — big′ league′ n. 1) spo major league 1), major league 2) 2) cvb Often, big leagues. the area of greatest competition, highest achievement or rewards, etc • Etymology: 1895–1900 big′ league′, adj. big′ lea′guer, n … From formal English to slang
big league — 1. n. a situation where competition is keen and a high level of performance is expected. (Usually plural. Referred originally to major league sports.) □ In the big leagues you’ve got to know what you’re worth. □ You’re in the big leagues now no… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
big — 1. adjective /bɪɡ/ a) Of great size, large. Elephants are big animals, and they eat a lot. b) Thought to have undue influence. There were concerns about the ethics of big science. Syn: ample, huge … Wiktionary
big league — 1. Sports. See major league. 2. Often, big leagues. Informal. the area of greatest competition, highest achievement or rewards, etc.: He s a local politician who isn t ready for the big league. [1895 1900] * * * … Universalium
Big Four — or The Big Four may refer to:Companies*Big Four (companies) **Record labels: Sony BMG, EMI, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group **American television networks: ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX *Big Four (banks), in various countries *Big Four auditors,… … Wikipedia
