big deal

Example Sentences

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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

OK, so a lot of hourly workers and a few salaried workers could work more hours — not a big deal.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s a given that the IPO is a big deal.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Finally, the man would have to admit to himself that his whole family had wasted the day—and for some of them, they had no homes or way to eat, so it was a big deal.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri