big deal

[big deel] / ˈbɪg ˈdil /

NOUN

something or someone important

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP big cheese big enchilada big fish big gun big shot big wheel biggie bigwig boss boss man head honcho hotshot important person top dog tycoon very important person

ADJECTIVE

impressive

Synonyms

STRONG

big-league big-time hotshot significant substantial

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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

And we all know not to make a big deal about that, right?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Starship tests are a big deal for space enthusiasts and for investors.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

At first the other kids and their parents seemed to make a big deal about the fact that I’d been skipped forward in class.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

big deal

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