big time vs major league

big time

noun
  • The highest, or most prestigious level in any field, especially in entertainment. 

adv
  • By a large margin; with great significance. 

major league

noun
  • The highest level of competition in a field of endeavor. 

  • An association of sports teams which plays at the highest skill level of its sport, especially Major League Baseball. 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to a major sports league; belonging to the professional level of a sport, such as US baseball. 

  • Analogous in importance to a major league sports team. 

  • Serious, high-level; significant 

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