Big Man on Campus In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Big Man on Campus", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2020-08-11 11:08

Meaning of Big Man on Campus

Synonyms:

heavy hitter , high man on the totem pole , heavy weight

Big Man on Campus American noun phrase informal

Used to describe someone who is well-known, influential and gains lots of popularity (thường là trong trường đại học)

He is such a good student, no wonder he is called the big man on campus

Peter pretends he is the big man on campus, but none of my friends actually know who he is

Jade acts as if he's the big man on campus, but no one in this school actually knows who he is.

All the girls screamed loudly as the big man on campus walked by on his way to basketball practice.

Other phrases about:

have the world at your feet

To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

write the book on

Have a lot of knowledge about or be very good at an activity

stand the test of time

To remain popular or strong for a long period of time.

shine a spotlight on (someone or something)

To bring something or somebody to the center of attention

White-Shoe Law Firm

Used to refer to an old and prestigious law firm

Grammar and Usage of Big Man on Campus

The phrase can be used derisively, especially when aimed at someone deemed conceited.

Origin of Big Man on Campus

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The exact origin cannot be determined, but it can be considered to have been used since the 1930s in the more literal sense of being a male college leader. Since the 1990s, it has been widened to mean the renownation or dominant presence of someone.

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TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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