The phrase "act big time" is not standard in written English and may be considered informal or colloquial.
It can be used to describe someone behaving in a way that is grand, ambitious, or trying to impress others, often in a dramatic fashion.
Example: "He always tries to act big time at parties, showing off his expensive watch and flashy car."
Alternatives: "play it big" or "go all out".
It has sold over 4 million copies in the U.S. Upon arrival in the U.S. in February 2012, One Direction embarked on a radio promotion spree, as well as their first North American concert tour as an opening act for Big Time Rush.
The night also featured live performances from acts including Big Time Rush and One Republic and was hosted by late night talk show personality Carson Daly.
He was a class act, made for the big time.
WHY: Up until recently, rising hip-hop star Anderson.Paak (real name Brandon Paak Anderson) had largely made a name for himself as a featured artist on tracks by big time acts like The Game, Schoolboy Q and most notably Dr. Dre (he was featured on 6 tracks from Compton).
WHO: Anderson.Paak WHEN: NPR Showcase @ Stubbs - March 16th @ 11 15pm WHY: Up until recently, rising hip-hop star Anderson.Paak (real name Brandon Paak Anderson) had largely made a name for himself as a featured artist on tracks by big time acts like The Game, Schoolboy Q and most notably Dr. Dre (he was featured on 6 tracks from Compton).
You're a class act and I owe you big time".
It is hard to imagine an act less geared towards the big time, which is exactly what his fans liked about him.
One Direction recently toured as an opening act for the slightly older Big Time Rush, but on Wednesday it announced a summer headline tour, which comes to the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 25, and the Beacon Theater in Manhattan the next night.
It is this investment that enables a minority of talented (or lucky) acts to hit the commercial big time.
As the enterprise took off and well-known writers, media personalities and even global superstars like JK Rowling got involved, Fitzgerald's introduction pieces to each review developed into increasingly lengthy "adventure stories", describing their early struggles before the acts being reviewed hit the big time.
