big up

1. (informal, transitive)To increase one's muscle mass.

2. (informal)To become big.

3. (slang, transitive)To behave confidently and proudly.

4. (slang, transitive)To proclaim or exaggerate the importance of; to promote.

   I want to big up my bro on the mic.

   They're trying to big themselves up to be more than they are.

1. Tom knew something big was up.

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2. This is all a big mix up. I'm not the girl you're looking for.

   deEs liegt eine große Verwechslung vor. Ich bin nicht die, welche du suchst.

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3. The big car pulled up suddenly.

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4. A big car drew up and a tall lady got out.

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5. The big investor bought up the stocks.

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