In international diplomacy, seasoned envoys walk softly and carry a big stick to deter aggression without provoking conflict.

When negotiating with the union, our CEO advised us to speak softly and carry a big stick, demonstrating calm confidence while remaining prepared to act if talks failed.

After three shots, he had to go to the bathroom and talk to God on the big white telephone.

When she started feeling sick, she had to talk to Ralph on the big white telephone.

On the old New England farm, the big house, little house, back house, and barn were linked by covered passages, so the whole complex felt like one rambling farmhouse.