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loom large (see inflection at loom)

(idiomatic) To have a great deal of importance, presence, power, or sway; to be of great significance or concern
(by extension) to pose a likely threat or danger.
Energy policy will loom large in the policy decisions of the new government.

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 {{head|en|verb|see inflection at {{m|en|loom}}}}
-# {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To have a great deal of [[importance]], [[presence]], [[power]], or [[sway]]; to be of great [[significance]] or [[concern]]; by extension, to pose a likely [[threat]] or [[danger]].
+# {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To have a great deal of [[importance]], [[presence]], [[power]], or [[sway]]; to be of great [[significance]] or [[concern]]
+# {{lb|en|by extension}} to pose a likely [[threat]] or [[danger]].
 #: ''Energy policy will '''loom large''' in the policy decisions of the new government.''