big deal
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big deal
noun
big deal
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of BIG DEAL
[singular]
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something that is very important
— often used in negative statements
— sometimes used ironically as an interjection to say that something is not important to you
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The party was a big deal.
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The cost didn't seem like much to me, but I know it was a big deal for many people.
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So I'm late. What's the big deal? [=why is that important?]
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Flying is no big deal to him.
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Don't worry, it's no big deal. [=it's not a problem]
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“She's going to be angry.” “Big deal.” [=so what?]
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“You broke it!” “Big deal.” [=I don't care]
make a big deal (out) of (something)
or make (something) into a big deal
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to treat (something) as very important or too important
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The girl's song was far from perfect, but her parents made a big deal of it, and she was very happy.
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Don't make such a big deal (out) of missing the bus: there'll be another one along in a minute.
