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Big Brother a government or a large organization which tries to control every part of people's lives and to know everything about them Usage notes: In the book 1984 by George Orwell, Big Brother is the very powerful ruler. Many people are concerned about Big Brother having computer files on them to which they do not have access. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I'll tell my big brother on you, and he can thrash you with his little finger, and I'll make him do it, too. The big brother counted upon a pious, docile, learned, and honorable pupil. There was Pa Tuxton, an old feller with a beard and glasses; a fat uncle; a big brother, who worked in a bank and was dressed like Moses in all his glory; and a little brother with a snub nose, that cheeky you'd have been surprised. |
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