expression, godan verb (-ru)
declare confidently; proclaim dramatically; make a bold statement
Used when someone makes a strong, theatrical declaration or assertion, often in a public or attention-grabbing way. Figurative extension of the kabuki pose.
彼は会議で「必ず成功させる」と大見得を切った。
He declared dramatically at the meeting, 'I will definitely make it succeed.'
The president made a bold statement about the new business, but there is still no concrete plan.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
strike a dramatic pose (kabuki)
Original kabuki term: an actor strikes an exaggerated, dramatic pose (mie) at a climactic moment. Now also used figuratively for any theatrical posturing.
歌舞伎では、役者が大見得を切る場面が見どころの一つだ。
In kabuki, the scene where an actor strikes a grand dramatic pose is one of the highlights.