big league
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Definition
Noun: 1. The highest level of professional competition in a sport, especially baseball: Refers to the major leagues, representing the top tier of play, prestige, and skill. 2. A situation or sphere of activity involving major importance, high stakes, or intense competition: Used metaphorically to describe any arena where the most significant players or forces operate.
Usage Examples
- He finally made it to the after years in the minor leagues.
- Getting that contract means our small company is now playing in the .
- The pressure in the is much greater than what he was used to.
Advanced Usage
- "The big leagues" (plural form): This is the most common usage, often referring specifically to Major League Baseball (MLB) but applicable to other sports or fields.
- She's a talented pitcher, but she's not ready for the big leagues yet.
- "Big-league" (adjective form, often hyphenated): Used to describe something characteristic of or suitable for the highest level.
- That was a big-league play by the rookie shortstop.
- They made a big-league investment in the new technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Big-leaguer (noun): A player in the big leagues.
- The veteran big-leaguer mentored the younger players.
- Major league(s): A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "big league(s)."
- The majors: A common informal shortening.
Synonyms
- Major league(s)
- The top tier
- The highest level
- The major division
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be in/play in the big leagues: To operate at the highest or most important level in a particular field.
- With this new innovation, our startup is finally playing in the big leagues.
- To make it to the big leagues: To achieve success at the highest level of a profession or competition.
- His dream was to make it to the big leagues as a musician.
- Big-league stuff: Actions, qualities, or results worthy of the highest level.
- Hitting a home run in your first at-bat? That's big-league stuff.
Noun
- the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)