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December 23, 2016 Word of the Day

go over big /ˈgoʊ ˈoʊvɚ ˈbɪg/ idiom
go over big
/ˈgoʊ ˈoʊvɚ ˈbɪg/
idiom
The pie went over big with the guests.
The pie went over big with the guests.
Definition of GO OVER BIG

informal

: to be successful or well-liked

  • Here's a recipe for healthy cookies that always goes over big with kids. [=that children like a lot]

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