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
Succession within family-run companies is a big deal, given that billions of dollars and a rich legacy are at stake when a business is passed on from one generation to the next.
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 May 2024
Why are vinyl records a big deal on Record Store Day 2024?
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 2 May 2024
Why are vinyl records a big deal on Record Store Day 2024?
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
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 7 May. 2024.
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