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

Somewhat surprisingly, this exec doesn’t actually think this is a big deal, at least not in the eyes of Netflix execs. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 16 July 2026

That said, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pretty big deal. — Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026

That gain is a big deal for gas prices because crude makes up the vast majority of gasoline’s cost. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

But key voters in Pennsylvania have mixed views on whether this is a big deal or not, indicating a level of cynicism about many in the political class. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 16 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