go large

Think big, act

Go large means to do something in a big, extravagant, or uninhibited way.

In British slang, it often describes partying hard or indulging without restraint: We're going to go large tonight.

In American fast-food contexts, to go large means to upgrade to a larger portion size: Do you want to go large on that combo?

sizing

supersize

Increase dramatically in scale

extend · biggie · jumbo · king-size · mega · grande · venti · double · combo · meal deal

ambition

dream big

Aspire to greatness

swing for the fences · go all out · shoot for the moon · reach higher · raise the bar · level up · push boundaries · maximize · go big or go home

spending

splurge

Spend freely, impulsively

ball out · flash the cash · lavish · extravagant · high roller · big spender · luxury · premium

Opposites
scale/magnitude of action

go largescale back

Reduce in extent

downsize · minimize · cut back · pare down · reduce

risk tolerance/caution

go largeplay it safe

Avoid unnecessary chances

hedge your bets · hold back · tread carefully · err on the side of caution · test the waters

consumption/indulgence

go largego without

Lack something needed

abstain · hold back · economize · tighten your belt · cut corners

Family

goes, going, gone, goer, goers, large, larger, largest, largely

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