Common
Common adjective - Often observed or encountered.
Great big
Both terms in one sentence
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A great big roast bird: Turkey is probably the most common mainstay, but some celebrate with a more traditional goose or a game bird instead.
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It's fairly common for law enforcement officers to wear a Bullet Proof Vest with "POLICE" or "FBI" or something similar stenciled in great big letters across the chest and back for ease of recognition.
Source: Chest Insignia - Tim Burton's film adaptation of the musical.Tropes common to multiple versions of the story include: Based on a Great Big Lie: The Pitt melodrama claimed to be based on a true story, and the claim has remained attached to the story on and off ever since.
Source: Theatre / Sweeney Todd
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