big time

big time
big-time, adj.big-timer, n.
1. Informal. the highest or most important level in any profession or occupation: She's a talented violinist, but she's not ready for the big time.
2. Slang. a very good time.
3. Theat. (in vaudeville) any highly successful circuit of theaters that produces two performances daily.
[1860-65, Amer.]

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