big-ticket
Costly or expensive; having a high priceCostly or expensive; having a high price.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Costly or expensive; having a high price.
Doing careful research before purchasing big-ticket items such as electronics, appliances, and automobiles can ensure that an investment lasts for many years.
very expensive
(not comparable)Of major importance or prominence.
Origin
Emerged in the United States in the 1930s; refers directly to the literal paper price tagsEmerged in the United States in the 1930s; refers directly to the literal paper price tags or receipts ("tickets") attached to retail goods; larger, more expensive purchases (like appliances, cars, or furniture) required more prominent, high-value price tags; over time, the phrase transitioned from describing the physical tag to figuratively describing the expensive item itself.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- very expensive:high-ticket