play in the big leagues



play in the big leagues

Fig. to be involved in something of large or important proportions. (Alludes to playing a professional sport at the highest level.) You had better shape up if you want to play in the big leagues. The conductor shouted at the oboist, "You're playing in the big leagues now. Tune up or ship out."
See also: big, league, play

play in the big leagues

in. to become involved in something of large or important proportions. The conductor shouted at the oboist, “You’re playing in the big leagues now. Tune up or ship out.”
See also: big, league, play

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eugenius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
FranklynFRANGK-linEnglish
Ethelbert-English
Sam (3)SAM (English)Literature
RogÉRioroo-ZHE-ryooPortuguese
KarloKAHR-loCroatian