big deal
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Noun
[edit]- (idiomatic, informal, often sarcastic) Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
- It's a big deal to him to get this promotion.
- It's no big deal if you don't finish it today.
- Why do you always have to make such a big deal of tiny punctuation errors?
- (idiomatic, informal) Someone very important; a VIP.
- Synonym: big, fat, hairy deal
- She's a big deal in music in Spain.
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]something very important
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someone very important
Interjection
[edit]- (idiomatic, informal, ironic) Indicates that something is not important or impressive; so what.
- He can run a mile in six minutes? Big deal! Some people can do it in four.
- So you beat the worst team in the league. Big deal, call the TV crews.
Translations
[edit]so what
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