big ticket
The term "big ticket" is often used in American English to describe expensive items or significant issues.
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Definition
B2Commerce
(informal)Refers to items or products that are expensive or high in cost.
Example
- The new car was definitely a big-ticket item.
- Luxury watches are considered big-ticket purchases.
B2General
(informal)Describes significant or major events, decisions, or issues, often involving substantial financial investment or impact.
Example
- The company is focusing on big-ticket issues like global expansion.
- Healthcare reform is a big-ticket topic in politics.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big ticket":
hot ticketbig moneybig dealbig shotsmart ticketbig namebig timebig oneseason ticketbeer ticketprice tagheavy hitterhigh rollerbig gun