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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The space shares the main restaurant, bar, and sitting areas where people gather for small meetings or to sip coffee while signing big deals on their laptops.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
That’s a big deal because scale is becoming a competitive advantage.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
That’s a very big deal, especially considering the last V8 to come out of Lotus was the Esprit in 2004.
—New Atlas, 30 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
That’s a big deal because scale is becoming a competitive advantage.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
That’s a very big deal, especially considering the last V8 to come out of Lotus was the Esprit in 2004.
—New Atlas, 30 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.
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