To a great extent, conspicuously. For example, I could go for a hamburger in a big way, or This hotel chain is expanding in a big way. [Slang; late 1800s]
in a big way
| Idioms: in a big way |
| WordNet: in a big way |
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
with much ceremony
Synonym: with much to-do
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