Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to loom large
idiom
/tə luːm lɑːrdʒ/
Definition
To become a significant or prominent issue or concern.
Examples
- The deadline for the project began to loom large as the date approached.
- As the exam date neared, the pressure of studying started to loom large for the students.
- The economic downturn is starting to loom large over the community.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation where something is perceived as being increasingly important or troublesome, often causing worry or focus.
Synonyms
- Become significant
- Take precedence
- Dominate
- Stand out
