think big

Aim for more

Think big means to set ambitious goals or envision outcomes on a grand scale rather than settling for modest achievements.

The phrase encourages boldness over caution: If you're going to start a company, think big—aim for something that could change the industry.

Someone who thinks big isn't constrained by present limitations.

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swing for the fences · bold moves · visionary · audacity · reach for the stars · innovation · self-belief · no limits · creativity · entrepreneurship · goal-setting · brainstorming · foresight · originality · perseverance · ideation · ingenuity · paradigm shift

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Opposites
ambition and scope of vision

think bigsettle for less

keep your head down · settle · underachieve · know your place

risk tolerance and caution

think bigplay it safe

Avoid unnecessary chances

hedge your bets · err on the side of caution · don't rock the boat · keep your head down

scope of action and impact

think bigsweat the small stuff

Worry about trivial matters

miss the forest for the trees · micromanage

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G