big one

noun

Slang.

1. a one-thousand-dollar bill or the sum of one thousand dollars.

Word History and Origins

Origin of big one¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

But if they fail to win the big one, will it be a big loss for women players everywhere?

From BBC

Let's get the big one out of the way first.

From BBC

His final lap contained a series of small errors, before a big one in hitting the wall at Turn 15.

From BBC

I think a big one is Mike Skinner from the Streets.

From Los Angeles Times

"This fight for me is big. One of the biggest fights in my career. It means a lot. It's going to be very top," he said.

From BBC