The slang term “The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall” means that the more significant or powerful someone or something is, the more severe their failure or downfall will be.
This phrase implies that those who have a higher status or hold a position of power have a longer fall from grace, and their failure or defeat will be more significant and impactful. It suggests that having a larger platform or more authority can make the consequences of failure more severe.
Examples:
1. Despite being a popular celebrity, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. When the scandal broke, their career plummeted, and they quickly lost endorsements and public support.
2. In the political realm, politicians with a strong following often experience a harder fall when they are caught in a scandal. The bigger they are in terms of popularity, the more damaging the revelation can be to their reputation and career.
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