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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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
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—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Being healthy and going into the playoffs healthy is a big deal for us.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Cartoons With a Purpose Some shows snuck in bits of learning without making a big deal about it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy On the way there, stashing your dry and clean skis in your car isn’t such a big deal.
—Cameron Martindell, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
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 9 Jan. 2026.
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