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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Some rain is not a big deal but flooding would shut down work for safety reasons. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 So finishing construction of Pad 39A's new Starship tower will be a very big deal. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Is this a particularly big deal for Taylor Swift, or just kinda business as usual for the biggest pop star in the world? — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Best Amazon Prime Member-Only Home Deals Prime members will find big deals on the best air purifiers, vacuum and carpet cleaners, home decor, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big deal

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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