the big timeinformalAPPG the position of being very famous or important, for example in the entertainment business or in politics 〔演艺界或政界等的〕头号地位，最高成就，大红大紫 The 46-year-old author has finally hit the big time. 这位46岁的作家终于走红了。
the big time• He played in clubs for years before making it to the big time.
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