big ticket

big ticket

Very expensive. This phrase is usually hyphenated and used before a noun (especially "item"). I'm living paycheck to paycheck as it is, so I can't afford a big-ticket item like a car right now. The pop star was always drawn to frivolous big-ticket purchases, such as sports cars and rare works of art. We've never had much money, so a brand new furniture set is something of a big-ticket item for us.
See also: big, ticket
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

big-ticket

mod. having to do with something expensive. In a survey taken last month, heads of families said they were unwilling to put big-ticket items at the bottom of their shopping lists.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • big-ticket
  • the roof caves in
  • the roof falls in
  • generous
  • be just before you're generous
  • round robin
  • a round robin
  • black market
  • a light touch
  • wiggy
References in periodicals archive
Meet the Indian farmer who won Dh15 million in Big Ticket Raffle draw
The LBT allows you to visit the attractions at a time that suits you within a 90-day period - so you can buy your London Big Ticket and then plan your days out.
"Big Ticket will never ask for personal or bank account information by email.
But if big ticket deals are all that banks in Ghana need to be profitable and keep their heads above water, then proponents of consolidation might have just won the argument.
"The Big Ticket Card is a great option for members who need to make a big purchase," said Willard Ross, Coastal's chief retail officer.
By launching the Big Ticket we believe we will be encouraging people to stay longer in the area because there are a high number of venues taking part and there is something to appeal for everyone."
"Consumers are continuing to hold off on purchasing big ticket items, preferring to use their hard-earned cash to stock up for Christmas dinner and all important gifts."
The Trust is asking local companies to take their Big Ticket Pledge.
12 -- Splash, the high street fashion brand from the Dubai based Landmark Group, gives you yet another reason to throw out the old and bring in the new with its exciting shopping extravaganza 'The Big Ticket'.
The company - which has been hit by falling demand for "big ticket" goods in a slumping housing market - has more than 1,000 staff and over 100 stores across the UK.
Yet in tough economic times it's understandable that families curb big ticket purchases.
The Sunderland-based group, which has two stores in Birmingham and others in Kidderminster, Cannock, Solihull, Wednesbury, Wolverhampton and Coventry, said sofas were being replaced more regularly as people withdrew equity on their homes to purchase "big ticket" items.
Fifth, focus on the big ticket items.There is a temptation in enterprise risk management to aspire to measure and manage every conceivable risk.
"OCCAM continues to prove itself, offering clients a big-ticket learning management system without the big ticket. While clients pay for our support and related services as required, no licence fees are being charged for the product."
Steve Gibbon, Hove's retail sales manager, enthused: 'The 'Big Ticket' gives the city of Brighton an ideal opportunity to show to racegoers that it can proudly boast two quality racecourses.