better than sex »
Superlative; wonderful.
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better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all »
Having experience of love, even if it ended, is better than having no experience of love.Love is worthwhile despite the pain involved in separation.
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better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness »
In the face of bad times or hopelessness, it is more worthwhile to do some good, however small, in response than to complain about the situation.
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between a rock and a hard place »
Having the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.
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big cheese »
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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big enchilada »
A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
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big fish in a small pond »
One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.
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big gun »
A large-caliber artillery piece.
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big gun »
Someone who is powerful or influential most often in plural form.
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big kahuna »
A boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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big picture »
The totality of a situation.
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big shot »
A person with a reputation of importance or power.
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big wheel »
A person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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bigwig »
A person of importance to a group or organization.
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