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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John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 July 2025
It’s been a big deal since April — that’s when tariffs happened.
—Theresa Clift
july 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Despite the team’s lack of overall progress, this is a big deal.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Hoyer noted that the big deals usually come down to the last days of July, when the sellers become more obvious and more players become available.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 July 2025
It’s been a big deal since April — that’s when tariffs happened.
—Theresa Clift
july 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
Despite the team’s lack of overall progress, this is a big deal.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Hoyer noted that the big deals usually come down to the last days of July, when the sellers become more obvious and more players become available.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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