The 46-year-old author has finally hit the big time.big timeˈbig time1 noun 
The 46-year-old author has finally hit the big time.—big-time adjective [only before noun]: big-time cocaine dealers
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- I know he talked to her about what it was like before Jett hit the big time.
- It has taken him just five and a half years to make his mark in the big time.
- Lennie knows he hasn't any time to play with if Boro are to stay in the big time.
- So what's it like for young David to be in the big time.
- We were both pretty excited about visiting Saigon, country boys coming in to see the big time.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The 46-year-old author has finally hit the big time.
The 46-year-old author has finally hit the big time.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
the big time informal the position of being very famous or important, for example in the entertainment business or in politics: - He played in clubs for years before making it to the big time.
The 46-year-old author has finally hit the big time.—big-time adjective [only before noun]: big-time cocaine dealers- Christie's
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