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score big

/skɔːɹ bɪɡ/
phrase★Intermediate
informal

To achieve a significant success or victory, often in a competitive context like sports, business, or gaming.

The startup scored big with its new product launch.

The company achieved a major success with its new product.

He scored big in the poker tournament.

He won a large amount of money in the poker tournament.

💡

Often used in contexts where a notable achievement or financial gain is made.

Collocations

score big inachieve a significant success in a specific area

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

win bigphrase
to achieve a large victory or gain
hit it bigphrase
to achieve sudden success

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'score big' in contexts where a significant achievement or gain is being highlighted.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Use this phrase sparingly to maintain its impact.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'score' (to achieve a goal) and 'big' (significant).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in sports, business, and gaming contexts to describe notable achievements or gains.

Word Breakdown

score
to achieve a goal or gain
root
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big
significant or large
root
English Dictionary

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