big spender

big spender

Someone who spends money freely and in great amounts, especially on nonessential things or events. Can also be used sarcastically to refer to someone who is reluctant to spend money, or who offers to spend only a small amount. There are a certain few big spenders who always come through the casino, so we try to make sure they have the best experience possible. You're only willing to pay for my soda? Wow, you're a real big spender.
See also: big, spender
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (one) puts (one's) pants on one leg at a time
  • be out of (one's) league
  • be out of somebody's league
  • accompany (one) on a/(one's) journey
  • accompany on a journey
  • bring (someone or something) into contact with (someone or something)
  • a stranger to (someone or something)
  • be in bad with (someone)
  • be (not) a patch on
  • bargain for (someone or something) with (someone)
References in periodicals archive
THE Tizzard family reflected briefly on what might have been, but were entirely happy to concentrate on the present and future after Hey Big Spender posted the weight-carrying performance of the day in the Betfred Classic Chase.
Tizzard ponders Gold Cup bid for Big Spender
Joe Tizzard rides Hey Big Spender, who has 11st 11lb with a 5lb penalty for his recent Warwick win and the trainer added: "The concern is it's only a fortnight since his last run but this is his time of year and he looks great and is working fine.
Big Spender and Oscar are no forlorn Post chances says Tizzard
Colin Tizzard: could go straight to Cheltenham with Hey Big Spender
Penalty could bring rethink on Hey Big Spender's next target
After winning earlier in the season at Carlisle, Hey Big Spender had fallen in the Hennessy, then finished eighth at Cheltenham, but was back to his best to score by four lengths under his son Joe.
Finian's Rainbow gets job done ahead of Arkle; WARWICK
He said: "Hey Big Spender make a mistake two out and we were left in front, so it did not pan out.
All has gone according to plan with Big Fella Thanks and he looks great - Murphy; CONTENDERS Rest of the field
Garth Broom said: "This week last year we had four winners, with Hey Big Spender winning the novice chase at Newbury and then Master Overseer, who won the Sussex National last season, won the Silver Buck at Wincanton.
Chieftain team hoping for more; CHEPSTOW
And he recouped the travelling expenses as Hey Big Spender, though keen early on, had enough left to catch the faltering Big Fella Thanks on the run-in for a onelength win.
Hey Big Spender puts Hennessy on his agenda; CARLISLE by David Carr
Tizzard is hoping Hey Big Spender can get back on track today before a campaign mapped around the major staying handicaps.
Conditions perfect for Prince De Beauchene; RACE OF THE DAY
Tizzard said: "Song Sung Blue will go for the Mildmay, but Hey Big Spender's target will depend on the going.
Monet's Garden warning
Cast members Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks also lend their voices, singing covers of At Seventeen and Big Spender.
LISTEN TO IT
TOPWEIGHT Hey Big Spender is an intended runner in tomorrow's Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock, for which 13 were declared yesterday.
Topweight Spender stands his ground for Peter Marsh Chase
HEY BIG SPENDER is a fair punt in leg four at Newcastle and has the favourite VINTAGE STAR to beat and every leg bar the early 1.20 at Newbury is live on Channel 4.
TOTEPOOL Scoop6
BIG SPENDER: Barlow Tyrie's Aura collection, from The Chelsea Gardener, below, could be the perfect kit for cocktails or dinner.
Patio perfection; Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces
HEY Big Spender defied top weight to land Warwick's richest race of their National Hunt season - and now he will looking for gold in March.
It's a win BIG for Tizzards
Hey Big Spender became the first horse to win the Classic Handicap Chase after running in the Welsh National on its previous start when wearing down Strongbows Legend at the final fence of the Betfredsponsored marathon.
Cotton budding