big ticket

/ˈbɪɡˌtɪkɪt/
adjective
  1. Very expensive; costing a large amount of money.
    • The company is focusing on selling big-ticket electronics this holiday season.
    • A new car is a big-ticket purchase that requires careful planning.
    • They saved for years to buy a big-ticket item like a house.
  2. Relating to major or high-value transactions or projects.
    • The government announced several big-ticket infrastructure projects.
    • The auction featured big-ticket art pieces from famous painters.
    • Big-ticket investments in technology can transform a business.
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