give it the big one
(idiomatic, slang, UK) To behave in an arrogant or self-important manner; to boast.
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(idiomatic, slang, UK) To behave in an arrogant or self-important manner; to boast.
The only thing they never saw was the window going in and we didn't do that, just the looting. Anyway, this clever plod gives it the big one and tells the judge he saw us do it.
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