Meaning of the word "the bigger they are, the harder they fall" in English
What does "the bigger they are, the harder they fall" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the bigger they are, the harder they fall
US /ðə ˈbɪɡər ðeɪ ɑːr ðə ˈhɑːrdər ðeɪ fɔːl/
UK /ðə ˈbɪɡə ðeɪ ɑː ðə ˈhɑːdə ðeɪ fɔːl/
Idiom
said to emphasize that the more powerful or successful someone is, the more spectacular and painful their eventual defeat or failure will be
Example:
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The CEO lost everything when the company collapsed; the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
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He thinks he's invincible because of his fame, but the bigger they are, the harder they fall.