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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But what is the big deal with the new software?
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
For someone looking for a new career, that could be a big deal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Getting a driver's license is a big deal and a big step in growing up and gaining independence.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 June 2026
That's why this year's Amazon Prime Day is a big deal.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
For someone looking for a new career, that could be a big deal.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Getting a driver's license is a big deal and a big step in growing up and gaining independence.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 June 2026
That's why this year's Amazon Prime Day is a big deal.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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