six figures

The expression six figures is defined as a dollar amount that has six numbers in it before the decimal place, or to indicate that someone has a high paying profession or that something costs a lot of money.

(noun)

  1. A job that pays $100,000.00 is an example of a job that pays six figures.
  2. A diamond ring that cost $100,000.00 is an example of a ring that cost six figures.

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