in a big way

idiom

: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.

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Mostly here to run the offense, Schottenheimer delivered in a big way. Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026 That changed in a big way by the end of the ceremony when Chalamet won Best Actor for his role as the title character in Marty Supreme. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026 Still, this year’s changes are likely to reshape the local craft beer scene in a big way, as many of the recent closures include longtime breweries that spent a decade-plus serving drinkers and helping fuel the nationwide movement for better beer. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025 The Kansas City Comets’ offense delivered in a big way to secure the I-70 Series for the fourth year in a row. Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in a big way

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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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