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.
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Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
This year, grab big deals across several categories, including soft furnishings, kitchenware, living room furniture and more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
Continue reading here Advertisement Dodgers box score Plaschke: No big deal.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
That's a big deal in an election year that hinges on voters' perceptions of the economy.
—Emily Peck, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Big deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20deal. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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