big money

British

noun

large sums of money

there's big money in professional golf

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If you’ve made a big money mistake or two, you’re not alone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

California grows those crops too, but the big money is in nuts, produce and other “specialty” crops, leading to a constant demand for fertilizer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

One morning we were discussing two topics: the influence of big money on football, and Islamist extremism.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Two of the big money signings Arsenal made last summer to finally get them over the line to win a first title in 22 years did the damage on another painful day for Spurs.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

“But this time, not only the fields were destroyed, but the warehouses down by the docks in Eames. This is going to be big money, and I intend to go in heavy.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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