English Explanatory Dictionary

big if true

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Said in response to a rumored statement, to imply that if the rumor is factual it will have a large impact.
  2. Said in response to an obvious statement, or an absurdly untrue one.

Word forms

big if true

Etymology

Derived from sensationalist news headlines reporting on rumors.

Synonyms

huge if true
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