Big of you

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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John: Kevin! I just bought a pizza for you.
Kevin: Thanks dude! That’s really big of you.

  • “That’s really big of you” in this situation means “You’re really so kind”, correct?

Thanks very much to friends!

2

Yes, it is. But a word like ‘kind’ doesn’t fit a situation where people call each other ‘dude’ :wink:

3

‘Big’ in this context seems to refer to generosity rather than kindness, although the two qualities often go together.

I wonder if the adjective derives from the phrase ‘big spender’.

PS: Hadn’t seen your answer, Ralf!