big boy

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see big, boy.

2. (idiomatic)A large object or person.

   I've been dying to get behind the wheel of this big boy.

3. (idiomatic, informal)A male child who is considered mature enough for some purpose.

   You're a big boy now, and big boys go to school.

4. (idiomatic, informal)An adult male, considered to be sufficiently mature and independent.

   Coordinate term: big girl

   He is a big boy and can take care of himself.

5. (usually plural)One who is in a dominant position, such as in business, elite sport, etc.

   He started a small manufacturing plant, but he couldn't compete with the big boys.

1. Tom is a big boy now.

   Том вже великий хлопець.

   ruТом уже большой мальчик.

   deTom ist jetzt ein großer Junge.

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2. He's a big boy.

   Він великий хлопчик.

   ruОн большой мальчик.

   deEr ist ein großer Junge.

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3. Tom is a big boy.

   Том — великий хлопчик.

   ruТом - большой мальчик.

   deTom ist ein großer Junge.

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4. Big boys don't cry.

   Великі хлопці не плачуть.

   ruБольшие мальчики не плачут.

   deGroße Jungen weinen nicht.

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5. Don't cry. You're a big boy now.

   Не плач. Ти вже великий хлопець.

   ruНе плачь. Ты уже большой мальчик.

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