noun
General Slang
big-game player
BIG-gaym PLAY-uhr · noun · informal
A player who shines in the biggest matches.
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Someone who consistently rises to the occasion and performs under the greatest pressure.
“He's a big-game player — always turns up in the finals.”
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big-game player In A Sentence
He's a big-game player — always turns up in the finals.
Origin & Usage
Sporting phrase for a performer who delivers on the biggest stage.
Variants
big game player
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What is a big-game player?
A big-game player is someone who consistently produces their best performances in the most important, high-pressure matches such as finals and derbies.
How do you use big-game player?
You use it as praise for a player who reliably delivers when it matters most, e.g. 'He always turns up in the finals — a proper big-game player.'
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