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big deal

[big deel] / ˈbɪg ˈdil /




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It says an apparent deal for the duchess to star in Netflix series The Gentlemen is worth £1m but the "big deal could be off".

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The return of running back Ceasar Reyes is a big deal.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

He argued the investigation into Farage was "not a big deal".

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

That’s why the July consumer-price index due out Wednesday is a big deal.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

“No, Aunt J, I’m not on drugs. Promise. I just don’t feel like making a big deal out it.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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