Meaning of 'The bigger they are, the harder they fall'
What does the saying 'The bigger they are, the harder they fall' mean?
Idiom: The bigger they are, the harder they fall
Meaning:
This idiom means that the more powerful have more to lose, so when they suffer something bad, it is worse for them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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