Meaning of big deal | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
   idiomatic, informal, often, sarcastic
2. Someone very important; a VIP.
   idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

Examples

“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?”

“She's a big deal in music in Spain.”

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