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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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 June 2025
My expectation is taking advantage of the favorable terms of Duncan’s contract to move him, either to keep Mitchell or as part of a big deal for a solid starter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Still, the Yankees maintained that losing both games to start the 2024 World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium wasn’t a big deal.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025
If the guest list doesn’t impress, no big deal—a better offer likely awaits.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 29 May 2025
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 June 2025
My expectation is taking advantage of the favorable terms of Duncan’s contract to move him, either to keep Mitchell or as part of a big deal for a solid starter.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Still, the Yankees maintained that losing both games to start the 2024 World Series rematch at Dodger Stadium wasn’t a big deal.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025
If the guest list doesn’t impress, no big deal—a better offer likely awaits.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 29 May 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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