big game
noun
1
: relatively large animals sought or taken by hunting or fishing especially for sport
2
: an important objective especially when involving risk
Examples of big game in a Sentence
They traveled to Africa to hunt big game.
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Ant Robinson had a big game The sophomore was in foul trouble early, drawing two fouls by the 16-minute mark in the first half.
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The Galaxy also got a big game out of goalkeeper John McCarthy, who was the starter last season, winning his second MLS Cup in three seasons.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Alex already has survived a big game attack and a shipwreck.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham tore his triceps 11 weeks before Super Bowl LIX, putting his status in doubt for the big game.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The Galaxy also got a big game out of goalkeeper John McCarthy, who was the starter last season, winning his second MLS Cup in three seasons.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Alex already has survived a big game attack and a shipwreck.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham tore his triceps 11 weeks before Super Bowl LIX, putting his status in doubt for the big game.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Big game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20game. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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