loom large

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

Idiomatic expression meaning a problem or issue is very important and often worrying.

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Examples (10)

  • The issue looms large in political campaigns nationwide.
  • The upcoming exams loom large in the students' minds.
  • Financial worries have started to loom large for many families.
  • The threat of climate change looms large over humanity's future.
  • Mistakes from the past can sometimes loom large when making new decisions.
  • Despite minor successes, the company's debts still loom large.
  • For those affected, the prospect of job losses loomed large.
  • His personal ambitions always loom large in his career choices.
  • The responsibility of leading the team loomed large on her shoulders.
  • A sense of uncertainty will continue to loom large until the decision is made.