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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Christmas cards are a big deal in the Obama family.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
That moment where Kiri finally gets to protect Neytiri is a big deal for me.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
At the same time, by rescheduling the drug, the government runs the risk of signaling that marijuana is no big deal.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Beverages are also a big deal at Ezio’s, with a wine list that encompasses more than 110 labels and a tableside martini program that offers add-ons like caviar and oysters and special martinis.
—Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
That moment where Kiri finally gets to protect Neytiri is a big deal for me.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
At the same time, by rescheduling the drug, the government runs the risk of signaling that marijuana is no big deal.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Beverages are also a big deal at Ezio’s, with a wine list that encompasses more than 110 labels and a tableside martini program that offers add-ons like caviar and oysters and special martinis.
—Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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 24 Dec. 2025.
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