big money

This page is about the collocation big money

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

a lot of money

For example

  • It's easy to make big money in the banking sector.

  • My brother earns big money, but he hardly ever sees his wife and kids.

Note:
Also "big bucks" (slang)

Quick Quiz

Who's got the best chance of making big money?

a. a professional footballer

b. a highly-trained nurse

c. an English teacher
a) a professional footballer b) a highly-trained nurse c) an English teacher

Contributor: Matt Errey