major league

• Refere-se ao mais alto nível do esporte profissional nos Estados Unidos, especialmente o beisebol, ou, metaforicamente, ao mais alto nível de competição ou realização em qualquer área.

Refers to the highest level of professional sports in the United States, particularly baseball, or metaphorically to the highest level of competition or achievement in any field.

1. Highest level of professional sportsB1formalamerican

   The highest level of professional competition in a particular sport, especially baseball in the United States.

   Liga principal

   • He dreamed of playing in the major league since childhood.
   • The team was promoted to the major league after winning the championship.
   • Major league games attract thousands of fans.

2. Top tier or highest levelB2informalamerican

   Used metaphorically to describe something that is of the highest quality, importance, or seriousness.

   Primeira linha

   • This is a major league problem that needs immediate attention.
   • She is a major league talent in the music industry.
   • They made a major league mistake by ignoring the warning signs.