big deal

Example Sentences

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Victory at Sea was a big deal in its heyday.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

And yeah, the Dead Kennedys were a big deal in my late teens.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Accepting the award, Manville said: "I'm a bit overwhelmed, it was my first time on Broadway so this is such a big deal."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Caitlin Clark says everybody making a big deal about a heated moment on the bench between her and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has gotten it “blatantly wrong.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“And I do stuff without her. It’s not a big deal that she was at the pool with other friends.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison