big deal

Example Sentences

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“We don’t get here without the support of a lot of people, and I’ve always said this, but volleyball is a big deal in our community. This matters.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

That pilot tells passengers to cool down; they’re making a big deal out of nothing.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

By 1999, Time Warner was under pressure from investors to deepen its exposure to the burgeoning internet economy, and CEO Gerald Levin was hunting for a big deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Most U.S. companies have not committed to adding rigs or boosting production beyond their prior 2026 targets from before the war, so the Diamondback news is a big deal.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Then comes the day that Mr. Brademas gets the idea that the paper chain isn’t such a big deal anymore, and he can finally get it out of his school.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman