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big ones
What does big ones mean?
Slang for big money, often thousands of dollars per unit.
"The car set him back forty big ones."
Origin
American and British slang in use since 1863.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'big ones' mean?
It's slang for large sums of money, where each 'big one' usually stands for a thousand dollars.
How much is a 'big one'?
Typically one thousand dollars, so 'forty big ones' means about forty thousand.
How do you use 'big ones' in a sentence?
Use it for a large price or sum, e.g. 'The car set him back forty big ones.'
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