big bucks

American  

plural noun

Slang.

1. a large amount of money.

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big bucks British  

plural noun

1. large quantities of money

2. the power and influence of people or organizations that control large quantities of money

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big bucks Idioms  

1. A great deal of money, as in A swimming pool—that means you're spending big bucks. Buck has been slang for “dollar” since the mid-1800s. [Slang; second half of 1900s]

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Example Sentences

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big bucks

Nothing could dampen the vibe, not even the big bucks the attendees were spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

The lower expenses save investors big bucks since the annual fees for VOO—and iShares—are a third of what State Street charges.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

"It is really important, as we are talking about history, do you chase the big bucks somewhere else or stay where you are?"

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

“That’s where the big bucks come in,” he recalled the attorney saying.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025

Unless it’s a life-or-death emergency, the Coast Guard refers disabled-boat calls to private contractors like Tropical Rescue, which charge big bucks.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen