big up

encenser, faire la promotion de

Vanter publiquement quelqu’un ou quelque chose, parfois en exagérant ses qualités ou son importance.

En anglais simple : To praise someone or something publicly, sometimes making them seem better or more important than they are.

• Let’s big up our volunteers.
• He bigged up his new album in every interview.
• Why do they keep bigging that player up?

Comment l'utiliser : big someone/something up (The presenter bigged the band up before their performance.)

Synonymes : praise, promote, talk up, hype

Contraires : criticize, belittle

Expressions courantes : big up someone, big up something, big up yourself

exagérer, monter en épingle

Présenter quelque chose comme plus important ou impressionnant qu’il ne l’est réellement.

En anglais simple : To make something sound more important or impressive than it really is.

• Don’t big up a tiny success.
• He bigged up his role in the project.
• The adverts keep bigging up a fairly ordinary product.

Comment l'utiliser : big something up (They bigged the deal up to attract investors.)

Synonymes : talk up, hype, exaggerate

Contraires : downplay, understate

Expressions courantes : big up something, big up achievements

hommage, félicitations

Expression publique d’une grande admiration, de remerciements ou de respect.

En anglais simple : A public expression of strong praise, thanks, or respect.

• A big up to our amazing team.
• The singer gave a big up to her fans.
• Our volunteers deserve a big up.

Comment l'utiliser : a big up to someone (A big up to everyone who helped us.)

Synonymes : shout-out, tribute, praise

Expressions courantes : a big up, big up to someone