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Difference between Go at large and Go big

go at largebe permitted to move freely about at will:

  • The question is to decide whether it is safe to allow the prisoner to go at large.

go big—(coll., also: go big time)

1. operate on a large scale:

  • I really like to barbecue and we decided to go big as the sale price was great.

2. enjoy a great success:

  • After winning both days down in Colombia, Donny decided to go big on the dance floor as well.