in a big way

in a big way
in a big way
very much; intensely. •

I'm really interested in her in a big way.

He plays to win—in a big way.

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{adv. phr.}, {informal} As fully as possible; with much ceremony. * /Our family celebrates birthdays in a big way./ * /John likes to entertain his dates in a big way./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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