the big leagues
plural noun
US
: the two highest U.S. baseball leagues (the American League and the National League)
He always dreamed of playing in the big leagues.
—often used figurativelyShe's moving up to the big leagues in the television industry.
She's in the big leagues now, working for a major law firm in a large city.
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Cruz never gave up on his dream to pitch in the big leagues.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Because of his experience in the big leagues, Lopez will be a hot commodity at this season's trade deadline if the Twins continue to struggle.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
And for big prospects that make the big leagues, there hasn’t been much baseball struggle.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Kai Schreiber is coming up in the fashion world with the big leagues.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Because of his experience in the big leagues, Lopez will be a hot commodity at this season's trade deadline if the Twins continue to struggle.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
And for big prospects that make the big leagues, there hasn’t been much baseball struggle.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Kai Schreiber is coming up in the fashion world with the big leagues.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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