big game

• Termo que designa animais selvagens de grande porte caçados por esporte ou troféu, como elefantes, leões ou ursos; também é usado metaforicamente para descrever um evento importante ou um objetivo de alto risco nos negócios ou no esporte.

A term referring to large wild animals hunted for sport or trophies, such as elephants, lions, or bears; also used metaphorically to describe a major, high-stakes event or target in business or sports.

1. Large wild animals hunted for sportB2formal

   Large animals, such as elephants, lions, or bears, that are hunted for sport or trophies.

   Caça grossa

   • The safari was organized for big game hunting.
   • He traveled to Africa to hunt big game.
   • Conservationists are working to protect big game from poachers.

2. Important or high-stakes competitionB2informal

   A major or significant event, competition, or challenge, often in sports or business.

   Jogo importante

   • The championship match is the big game of the season.
   • They are preparing for the big game against their rivals.
   • In business, landing this contract is the big game.