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

This is why the collective bout of anxiety in China over AI is such a big deal. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

That's not too surprising, given how many big deals Goldman has worked on this year. — Jeff Marks,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 July 2026

But while skipping a dusting session here and there might not seem like a big deal, buildup on these fixtures can affect everything from lighting quality to indoor air cleanliness. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

The matter of the guest list for the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding was a big deal. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for big deal

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• genteel