the big day
noun phrase
: the day that something important happens
Tomorrow is the big day.
also
: the day someone is to be married
So, when's the big day?
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Just a few more sleeps till the big day, but every day is a good day to spread a little happiness.
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
With Christmas just a few sleeps away, many are making last-minute grocery lists and gift lists and checking them twice before the big day.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
For Christmas, the Doctor (Gatwa) meets Joy (Coughlan) and discovers dinosaurs, dangers and a sack full of more (yule have to wait until the big day to find out what else).
—Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Guests traveled from all around the country to be a part of the big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
With Christmas just a few sleeps away, many are making last-minute grocery lists and gift lists and checking them twice before the big day.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
For Christmas, the Doctor (Gatwa) meets Joy (Coughlan) and discovers dinosaurs, dangers and a sack full of more (yule have to wait until the big day to find out what else).
—Cameron K McEwan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Guests traveled from all around the country to be a part of the big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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“The big day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20day. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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