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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In a perfect world, asking to be left alone for a few hours wouldn’t be a big deal.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
In a season in which lottery combinations and learning lessons are as or more important than wins, the struggles aren’t a big deal.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The good news is the ingredients go a long way, so making another batch is no big deal.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
This silver jubilee is a big deal indeed: the Prelude will also get a hybrid powertrain.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Dec. 2024
In a season in which lottery combinations and learning lessons are as or more important than wins, the struggles aren’t a big deal.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The good news is the ingredients go a long way, so making another batch is no big deal.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
This silver jubilee is a big deal indeed: the Prelude will also get a hybrid powertrain.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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