the big time

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The highest or most successful level in a career
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The highest, or most prestigious level in any field, especially in entertainment
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When it came time to jump out of that airplane I was terrified. My heart was in my mouth. - When the time came to jump out of that airplane I was scared stiff. My heart was pounding so hard I thought it would come out of my chest.

Stars emanate gamma rays when they explode. - Stars emit gamma rays at the time of their explosion.

big time
the highest level of an occupation (especially in entertainment)
big time
emphasis You can use big time if you want to emphasize the importance or extent of something that has happened. They screwed things up big time America lost big-time. the position of being very famous or important, for example in the entertainment business or in politics
big time
If someone hits the big time, they become famous or successful in a particular area of activity. He hit the big time with films such as Ghost and Dirty Dancing
big time
You can use big time to refer to the highest level of an activity or sport where you can achieve the greatest amount of success or importance. If you describe a person as big time, you mean they are successful and important. He took a long time to settle in to big-time football. a big-time investment banker
big time
very high level of success in any given field (especially in the entertainment business, e.g. "The actor dreamed of making it to the big time.")
the big time
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