[loom] large
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to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry
The idiom "loom large" comes from the visual analogy of an object appearing significant or prominent when it is "large" and close in proximity. It is used to describe something that is prominent, conspicuous, or influential, often in the context of its impact or significance. The idiom emphasizes the perceptible or dominating presence of a particular element in a situation.
- Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents.
- The issue of pay will loom large at this year's conference.
- The memory of the tragic event continues to loom large in the community's collective consciousness.
- In the history of the space program, the moon landing looms large as a remarkable achievement.
- The economic challenges are expected to loom large in the upcoming election campaign.
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***if something unpleasant or difficult looms large, it seems certain to happen
- This episode finds him deep in depression as divorce looms large.