in a big way

in a big way
1) горячо, с энтузиазмом

He said the soldiers went for pinups "in a big way". (DAS) — Он сказал, что солдаты очень любят вырезать фотографии красоток из журналов.

I fell for Irma in a big way. (ODCIE) — Я по уши влюбился в Ирму.

2) с большим размахом, масштабно; см. тж. in a great way и in a small way

The Beamish family had been manufactures in a big way in Haliford for over fifty years and counted among the local aristocracy. (J. B. Priestley, ‘They Walk in the City’, ch. III) — Бимиши были крупными фабрикантами в Халифорде уже больше пятидесяти лет и принадлежали к местной аристократии.

In other words, the U.S.A. is in the nickel market in a big way. (D. Carter, ‘Fatherless Sons’, ch. 15) — Другими словами, США начинают массовые закупки никеля.

Winifred... said, ‘I've been trimmed. Is that right?’ Drake... nodded and said, ‘In a big way.’ (E. S. Gardner, ‘The Case of the Caretaker's Cat’, ch. 2) — - Меня надули. Ведь верно? - сказала Уинифред... - Еще как! - воскликнул, кивнув головой, Дрейк.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • big way, in a —  Very considerably. In an elaborate or ambitious style. With enthusiasm. Often go over in a big way Enjoy considerable success …   A concise dictionary of English slang

  • in a big way — phrasal : emphatically so : thoroughly, enthusiastically * * * in a big way 1. To a large extent 2. Vigorously, enthusiastically • • • Main Entry: ↑big * * * in a big way informal …   Useful english dictionary

  • in a big way — {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

  • in a big way — {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

  • in\ a\ big\ way — 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 …   Словарь американских идиом

  • in a big way — I. with a lot of style and expense    Pam does things in a big way. She hired a band for her party. II. very much, a lot    My son likes to play computer games in a big way! …   English idioms

  • in a big way — informal if someone does something in a big way, they do it a lot, or they think it is important Paul was interested in sailing in a big way …   English dictionary

  • in a big way — mod. very much; urgently. □ I’m really interested in her in a big way. □ He plays to win in a big way …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • in a big way — ► in a big way informal to a great extent or high degree. Main Entry: ↑big …   English terms dictionary

  • Living in a Big Way — Infobox Film name = Living in a Big Way image size = caption = director = Gregory La Cava producer = Pandro S. Berman writer = Gregory La Cava (story and screenplay) Irving Ravetch narrator = starring = Gene Kelly Marie McDonald Charles Winninger …   Wikipedia

  • big — ► ADJECTIVE (bigger, biggest) 1) of considerable size, physical power, or extent. 2) of considerable importance or seriousness. 3) informal exciting great interest or popularity. 4) informal, often ironic generous: ‘That s big of you!’ ● …   English terms dictionary


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