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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Much like anything Kanye West does, his trip to Moscow was a big deal.
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 2 July 2024
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Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 2 July 2024
But my uncle had a VHS player, which was a big deal.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 July 2024
The Memorial Day parade in my hometown was a big deal.
—Robert M. Williamson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 July 2024
This conclusion is a big deal because a lot of recent coverage of maternal mortality has been based on the notion that rates are skyrocketing.
—Anna North, Vox, 1 July 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 Jul. 2024.
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