chunk of change
noun phrase
US, somewhat informal
: a lot of money
He spent a big/hefty chunk of change on that car.
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Toss in the other four games and TNT could rake in a significant chunk of change.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
If the merger closes in the third quarter, as Paramount CEO David Ellison anticipates, Zaslav will sail out of the CEO job with yet another massive chunk of change for an executive who has been one of the highest compensated in media, and often across sectors, for years.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
So Musselman and his staff were given a significant chunk of change to work with, a number nearing eight figures.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
That is a serious chunk of change for Rivian, during a critical period.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
The Supercharger Kit costs an extra $10,250, which is a fair chunk of change for a truck that already starts around $60,000.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
The Lions could restructure Jared Goff’s contract (and perhaps others) to free up a hefty chunk of change.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Chris Ware of Ranch Brand Wine & Spirits said the distributor also owes his company a small chunk of change.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Fines can range from a nominal fee to a hefty chunk of change.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
If the merger closes in the third quarter, as Paramount CEO David Ellison anticipates, Zaslav will sail out of the CEO job with yet another massive chunk of change for an executive who has been one of the highest compensated in media, and often across sectors, for years.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
So Musselman and his staff were given a significant chunk of change to work with, a number nearing eight figures.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
That is a serious chunk of change for Rivian, during a critical period.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
The Supercharger Kit costs an extra $10,250, which is a fair chunk of change for a truck that already starts around $60,000.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
The Lions could restructure Jared Goff’s contract (and perhaps others) to free up a hefty chunk of change.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Chris Ware of Ranch Brand Wine & Spirits said the distributor also owes his company a small chunk of change.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026
Fines can range from a nominal fee to a hefty chunk of change.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Chunk of change.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chunk%20of%20change. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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