big-league

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(big′lēg′)

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adjective

Informal of or at the highest level in one's profession or field of activity

Origin: after the big (i.e., major) leagues in professional baseball

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noun
  1. Sports A major league.
  2. Informal The most prestigious level of accomplishment.

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  • big leaguer noun

adjective
  1. Sports Major-league.
  2. Informal Prominent or important; major: a big-league politician; one of the big-league banks.
  3. Informal Impressive or formidable: The nominee was subjected to big-league scrutiny.

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