Big relief vs Huge relief

Both 'big relief' and 'huge relief' are correct phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning of a significant feeling of relief. The choice between 'big' and 'huge' is a matter of personal preference or style.

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Big relief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a significant feeling of relief.

It is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a notable sense of relief after a stressful or worrying event.

Examples:

It was a big relief to hear that she arrived safely.
Finding my lost wallet was a big relief.
The test results were a big relief for the patient.
It's a big relief to have the project completed on time.
Getting the job offer was a big relief for him.

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First of all, this is a big relief.
That you're alive is a big relief.
It would be a big relief, actually.
That's a big relief for both of us.
I tell you, though, it's been a big relief.
That's a big relief.
For all such nightmares, Remo Recover utility can be a big relief.
It was a big relief for both of us - when it finally came through.
I bet that had to be a big relief.
It is always a special moment where you discover if the chemistry between actors work... and to my big relief, it did.
I see it as a big relief, I really do.
Guillermo Parada, skipper: We were performing well in the practice races, but it's always a big relief to see the boat doing well in the real thing.
For me to confide in Cheryl and for her to listen to me, it was a big relief.
Just to get moving again after a long night last night was a big relief, and it was quite nice to sail through Messina this morning.
It was a big relief to be able to drive the car and drive it well.
Frankly, after all your sleepovers with the little brown boy, a girl is a big relief!
THIS IS A BIG RELIEF FOR ME, LUCAS.
A big relief for K7.
Yes, it's a big relief.
That's a big relief.

Alternatives:

huge relief
great relief
immense relief
enormous relief
tremendous relief

Huge relief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey a significant feeling of relief.

It is used to describe a situation where someone experiences a notable sense of relief after a stressful or worrying event.

Examples:

It was a huge relief to finally finish the project.
Hearing the good news was a huge relief for the family.
The apology brought a huge relief to the situation.
Winning the case was a huge relief for the lawyer.
The rain was a huge relief after the long drought.

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'Surprising - and a huge relief.
"Huge, huge relief," was Richards' breathless reaction to winning line honours.
His death was a huge relief to me.
We can together express our satisfaction and our huge relief in seeing this resolution adopted.
Believe me, it's a huge relief for the both of us.
And-And I mean this in the kindest way possible, but... without you being in my life - it has been a huge relief.
I also lost all of these abilities at the same time, and it is a huge relief.
I'm sure that distinction will be a huge relief to the Cardinal!
It was with huge relief that we heard the news that the death penalty on Mr Mirza-Tahir Hussain, a British subject detained in Pakistan, has been commuted.
You hardly sleep. So it's a huge relief when you know that the plane and the pilot are safe.
"The support we received from Helsana was a huge relief for us."
LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING - AT THIS POINT, A BULLET IN THE HEAD WOULD BE A HUGE RELIEF.
It is a huge relief.
Which is a huge relief.
That's a huge relief.
'It was a huge relief when Victoria was diagnosed, and I immediately got onto the Internet to do searches on patient groups and families,' says Kathy.
If testers failed to have the experience that we wanted them to this time around, there wouldn't have been much we could do about it.So it came as a huge relief when the feedback came back overwhelmingly positive.
Huge relief, 'cause I don't cook.
That ultrasound was a huge relief.
And speaking of a huge relief...

Alternatives:

big relief
great relief
immense relief
enormous relief
tremendous relief

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