big deal
noun
: something of special importance
what's the big deal?
—sometimes used ironically as an interjection
Examples of big deal in a Sentence
The party was a big deal.
The cost didn't seem like much to me, but I know it was a big deal for many people.
Recent Examples on the Web
And with this summer marking the three-year anniversary of the signing of that big deal, Robinson’s game continues to evolve and grow.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
In her previous races all over America, this hadn’t been a big deal.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
In her previous races all over America, this hadn’t been a big deal.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for big deal
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“Big deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20deal. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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