big buck

noun

Updated on: 3 Apr 2018

Definition of big buck

: a large sum of money —usually used in plural

signed a contract for big bucks

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Clay Hickey, the department’s wildlife manager at Lewiston, has said hunting harvest records don’t show that big bucks are on the decline in most areas.

— eric barker, idahostatesman, "Idaho shortens whitetail deer season in a north unit | Idaho Statesman," 28 Mar. 2018
Janice assumed the two could work well together, could improve Shine to a level where one day they’d be collectively awarded corner offices, big bucks and book deals on the back end.

— miles marshall lewis, The Root, "(What Did I Do to Get So) Black and Blue," 18 Mar. 2018
Every year, fans spend millions traveling to the Big Dance and broadcasters spend the big bucks on TV rights.

— lena blietz, star-telegram, "March Madness? More like Money Madness. Here's a look at the economic impact | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 13 Mar. 2018
In addition, the big bucks can feel artificially safe right now.

— tom stienstra, San Francisco Chronicle, "2-week showdown to protect deer, stop poachers," 11 Feb. 2018
Minutes later Lucas spotted the big buck lying dead in a thicket.

— paul a. smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Buck killed in Waukesha County sets record and is fourth largest ever in Wisconsin," 17 Jan. 2018
At issue is whether those athletes who bring in the big bucks should have the right to seek a better deal.

— tim sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "It's time to stop pretending that a 'free ride' is just compensation for college athletes | Tim Sullivan," 6 Jan. 2018
According to two sets of documents obtained by PEOPLE and first published by The Blast, both are pointing fingers and demanding big bucks from the other.

— dave quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Lisa Marie Presley Sues Manager for 'Reckless Mismanagement' of $100 Million Elvis Fortune," 23 Feb. 2018
While short orders, cache and big bucks from cable and streaming outlets are attractive, top stars continue to field multiple offers from the Big Four broadcasters.

— lesley goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "TV Pilot Season 2018: Which Stars Are Getting All the Offers?," 14 Feb. 2018

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