give a big hand

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to show your approval of sb by clapping your hands; to be applauded in this way

   please give a big hand, to John Bennett

In the movies · 3

• Give her a big hand, guys. Good job, Amber.Forrest Gump1994
• Let's give him a big hand for that.Lords of Dogtown2005
• Let's give him a big hand - Mr. Sophistication, ladies and gentlemen.The Killing of a Chinese Bookie1976
• please give a big hand, to John BennettTed2012
• Hey, let's give a big hand for Brooke Shields.Aladdin and the King of Thieves1996
• Miss Kitty. Let's give her a big Hollywood hand, ladies and gentlemen. Miss Kitty.Auto Focus2002
• Let's give our cheerleaders a big hand. Make some noise.A Cinderella Story2004

Learn it in full scenes

• Auto Focus2002
  • Lenny Pitches Bob a Sitcom
  • Anne Confronts Bob About the Magazines
  • Bob Meets the VTR Salesman

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• big deal
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• a big fish
• a big girl's blouse
• a big noise
• the big picture
• the big stick
• the Big Three, Four
• have a big mouth
• me and my big mouth