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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Cozy Greens Potty-Training Chart Potty training is a big deal, so why not reward kids for their hard work? 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

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of big deal was in 1915

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“Big deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20deal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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