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
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 June 2024
Those symptoms might be no big deal for someone living in a house, but for someone on the street, could be catastrophic, said Dr. Shayan Rab, a street psychiatrist with Los Angeles County’s Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement team.
—Cal Matters, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
While available life science space continues to outpace leasing, a few big deals boosted San Diego’s real estate activity in the first quarter.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
Today, nearly 100 years later, earning recognition from Michelin is a big deal for restaurants.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 7 June 2024
Those symptoms might be no big deal for someone living in a house, but for someone on the street, could be catastrophic, said Dr. Shayan Rab, a street psychiatrist with Los Angeles County’s Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement team.
—Cal Matters, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
While available life science space continues to outpace leasing, a few big deals boosted San Diego’s real estate activity in the first quarter.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
Today, nearly 100 years later, earning recognition from Michelin is a big deal for restaurants.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
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“Big deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20deal. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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