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

Lower-price cars are critical to sales growth, which is why the R2 is such a big deal for the company.

From Barron's • 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

“This is a good idea. I’ve been alone for a while now… It’s not wrong to want a personal life. Why should this be a big deal? It’s not…” Dad says, answering his own question.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold