the bigger they are the harder they fall
The phrase "the bigger they are the harder they fall" means that the more powerful, influential, or larger something or someone is, the more severe or dramatic their eventual downfall or failure will be. It suggests that those who have achieved great success or dominance will experience a more significant and impactful setback when they eventually fail or are defeated.
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