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 formation of The Vision was a big deal, but that quickly grew stale, while the complaints about how John Cena's final year in WWE has been handled before his retirement are plentiful.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The moon landing was a big deal, but quantum could have a bigger impact on our lives.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
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—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The moon landing was a big deal, but quantum could have a bigger impact on our lives.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Earning a reputation and being a good team member is a big deal.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive cover is a big deal — literally!
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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