big of someone

big of (one)

Noble or commendable. This phrase is often said sarcastically. Wow, you're actually going to spend time with your brother tonight? That's big of you. It's big of you to reconcile with people who have wronged you in the past.

See also: big, of

big of someone

1. mod. magnanimous of someone. It was big of Tom to come back and apologize.

2. mod. nice of someone. (Often sarcastic.) A whole pound. Wow, that is really big of you!

See also: big, of, someone