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
Heralded as an all-time gem, Mays always insisted that the play was no big deal, with only a slight nod to his throw back to the infield.
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Dan Brown, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Charli’s top five debut is a big deal, no doubt; but Chappell’s rise feels like a game changer.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 June 2024
Gayle King says her friend Oprah Winfrey is doing just fine after her recent stomach flu — and that Oprah herself didn't understand why people were making such a big deal out of her illness.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
The fact that this resulted in significant damage makes this sort of a big deal.
—CBS News, 14 June 2024
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Dan Brown, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Charli’s top five debut is a big deal, no doubt; but Chappell’s rise feels like a game changer.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 June 2024
Gayle King says her friend Oprah Winfrey is doing just fine after her recent stomach flu — and that Oprah herself didn't understand why people were making such a big deal out of her illness.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
The fact that this resulted in significant damage makes this sort of a big deal.
—CBS News, 14 June 2024
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“Big deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20deal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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