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# {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To have a great deal of [[importance]], [[presence]], [[power]], or [[sway]]; to be of great [[significance]] or [[concern]] |
# {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To have a great deal of [[importance]], [[presence]], [[power]], or [[sway]]; to be of great [[significance]] or [[concern]] |
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# {{lb|en|by extension}} to pose a likely [[threat]] or [[danger]]. |
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#: ''Energy policy will '''loom large''' in the policy decisions of the new government.'' |
#: ''Energy policy will '''loom large''' in the policy decisions of the new government.'' |
Revision as of 02:38, 23 September 2020
English
Pronunciation
Audio (AU): (file)
Verb
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.