Pronunciation: /bɪɡ liːɡ/
noun a professional sports league or a high level of competition or achievement
A1 He plays in the big league.
A2 She dreams of making it to the big league one day.
B1 Getting signed by a big league team is a dream come true for many athletes.
B2 The competition in the big league is fierce, but he is determined to succeed.
C1 After years of hard work and dedication, she finally made it to the big league.
C2 Only the most talented and skilled players are able to compete in the big league.
adjective of or relating to a high level of competition or achievement
A1 The big league baseball player hit a home run.
A2 She was excited to join the big league team and play against top competition.
B1 The company's new product launch was a big league success.
B2 He was promoted to a big league position within the company.
C1 The CEO made a big league decision that had a major impact on the company's future.
C2 Her big league negotiating skills helped secure a lucrative deal for the company.
formal The company's recent acquisition has propelled them into the big league of competitors.
informal After signing with a major record label, she knew she was in the big league now.
slang He's been playing so well, he's definitely in the big league now.
figurative Making it to the final round of the competition put her in the big league of talented performers.
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