big fat zero
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Definition of big fat zero - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- After all that effort, we got a big fat zero.
2.
- The old computer is now a big fat zero.
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Expressions with big
older male sibling in a family
My big brother taught me how to ride a bike.
large surface for projecting films in cinemas
The movie was amazing on the big screen.
something very important or significant
Winning the award was a big deal for her..
most notable or influential member of a group, person or thing
In our school, she was the big fish in the debate club.
extremely large in size or amount
The new sofa is big as a house and takes up the whole room.
kind and generous nature
She has a big heart and always helps others.
something very important or significant
Winning the championship was the big one for the team.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
large spoon used for serving
He used a big spoon to serve the soup.
large, heavy stick used as a weapon
He carried a big stick for protection during his night walks.
large amusement ride with rotating carriages
We rode the big wheel at the fair.
show great kindness or generosity to others
She always helps others because she has a big heart.
possess ears that are larger than usual
Some rabbits have big ears.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
in a movie theater
We watched the new superhero movie on the big screen.
act with confidence or boldness
She decided to act big during the presentation.
to have a strong interest in something
She is big on reading mystery novels.
gaining importance or influence in a situation or group
She is becoming a big deal in the music industry.
adult acting like a child with tantrums
Stop being such a big baby and face the problem.
refers to the idea that men must hide their feelings
The phrase 'big boys don't cry' is common in old movies.
person with exceptional intelligence or knowledge
She is the big brain behind the project.
major opportunity leading to career success
She got her big break in a Broadway show.
large amount of money or the power it brings
He made big bucks and gained influence in the company.
Expressions with fat
rich person contributing to political campaigns
The fat cat donated millions to the senator's campaign.
very low likelihood of something happening
He thinks he'll win the lottery? Fat chance!
swollen lip from being hit or hurt
He got a fat lip during the game.
very small amount or nothing at all
He did a fat lot to help us.
content and satisfied, often complacent or privileged
After the promotion, he felt fat and happy.
become gradually fat over time
After college, he started to run to fat.
engage in casual conversation without specific purpose
We sat on the porch to chew the fat.
extremely overweight or large in size
After the holidays, I felt fat as a house.
extremely overweight or obese
After the holidays, I felt fat as a pig.
fat enhances taste
In culinary school, students learn that fat is flavor.
phrase used to say something is not useful or helpful
Fat lot of good that did us!
years when there is a lot of money or resources
During the fat years, the company expanded rapidly.
become rich or benefit greatly from something
They grow fat on the misery of others.
temporary fat in children during growth
She lost her puppy fat as she grew taller.
remove unnecessary parts or elements
The company needs to trim the fat from its budget.
fat from animals used in cooking or industry
Animal fat is used in soap and frying.
natural fat on a child's body that disappears with age
The toddler still has some baby fat on his cheeks.
amount of fat in a food product
The yogurt has a low fat content.
type of small, plump rodent often found in fields
The cat chased the fat mouse across the yard..
individual with a large body size
The artist painted a portrait of a fat person.
containing no fat
She prefers fat-free milk in her coffee..
very large or huge in size
He gave me a big fat hug.
fat stored in the human or animal body
Regular exercise helps in reducing body fat.
Expressions with zero
starting point of an event or process
The project was developed from ground zero.
inability to stay calm or rational
He has zero chill when he's excited.
narrow down a search successfully
They zeroed in on the missing document.
the start of revolutionary change
The country declared year zero after the uprising.
at the exact time something is planned to start
The operation will commence at zero hour.
achieving great success from a humble beginning
The startup went from zero to hero in just two years.
suddenly become very intense or extreme very quickly
He can go from zero to 100 when he gets upset.
focus attention on something
She zeroed in on the main issue during the meeting.
requiring no initial payment
The car dealership offers zero down financing options.
time when something important is planned to start
The zero hour for the launch is 6 a.m.
complete lack of interest or concern
When he heard the news, his response was care factor zero.
reset to an initial state
The technician zeroed out the settings before starting the test.
having a temperature lower than 0°C, extremely cold
We had sub-zero weather all week.
make something become nothing
The new policy aims to reduce to zero the number of accidents.
credit card with no outstanding debt
She was relieved to see a zero balance on her card.
the value of nothing out of a hundred
The survey showed zero percent of participants liked the new policy.
relating to temperatures lower than zero on a measurement scale
The hikers were caught in below zero conditions overnight.
woman with a very low body mass index
The model was criticized for being size zero.
no other choice or possibility available
The team had a zero option for the project.
no tolerance for specific behavior or activity
The company has zero tolerance for harassment.
starting point for measurements or calculations
The experiment used the zero point as a baseline for data collection..
change from bad to good, improve fortunes greatly
He went from zero to hero after winning the championship!
reference mark on a scale showing that a measured amount is nothing
On the graph, profits fell below the zero line after the crisis.
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Examples of big fat zero in a sentence
His attempts to fix the car resulted in a big fat zero. His excuses amounted to a big fat zero. The project turned out to be a big fat zero.
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- French:zéro pointé, ...
- German:glatte Null, Nullnummer, ...
- Italian:zero spaccato, nulla di valore, ...
- Spanish:cero patatero, ...
- Portuguese:um zero redondo, zero absoluto, ...
- Chinese:一无所获, 一文不值的东西, ...
- Japanese:ゼロ, 価値がない, ...
- Arabic:صِفْر كَبير, صفر كبير, ...
- Hebrew:אֶפֶס עָגוֹל, אֶפֶס מוּחְלָט, ...
- Russian:большой жирный ноль, ...
- Ukrainian:повний провал, ...
- Hindi:शून्य परिणाम, शून्य, ...
- Bengali:সম্পূর্ণ ব্যর্থতা, একেবারে মূল্যহীন জিনিস, ...
- Catalan:zero patatero, zero, ...
- Czech:nula, bezcennost, ...
- Danish:stor fed nitte, nul, ...
- Dutch:grote vette nul, waardeloos, ...
- Greek:μηδέν, μηδενικό, ...
- Hungarian:nulla, semmiség, ...
- Khmer:គ្មានអ្វីសោះ, របស់គ្មានតម្លៃសោះ, ...
- Korean:꽝, 가치 없는 것, ...
- Persian:هیچ و پوچ, مفتخور, ...
- Polish:wielkie nic, kompletne zero, ...
- Portuguese (BR):zero absoluto, um zero absoluto, ...
- Romanian:zero barat, zero mare, ...
- Swedish:stor fet nolla, värdelös, ...
- Thai:ศูนย์สนิท, สิ่งที่ไม่มีค่าเลย, ...
- Turkish:kocaman bir sıfır, değersiz, ...
- Vietnamese:con số không, thứ hoàn toàn vô giá trị, ...
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