BIG ISSUE, THE


Meaning of BIG ISSUE, THE in English

ˌBig ˈIssue, The BrE AmE

a British magazine which is sold on the streets in the UK and several other countries by people who have nowhere to live. The Big Issue was started as a way of helping homeless people, and the people who sell it are allowed to keep part of the money they receive from buyers.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.