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big deal

[big deel] / ˈbɪg ˈdil /




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

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

And tennis was such a big deal among the Kennedys that Defense Secretary Robert McNamara took lessons so that he could better compete with his colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“We don’t get here without the support of a lot of people, and I’ve always said this, but volleyball is a big deal in our community. This matters.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

So to say now, out loud, that you think he is a dud is a big deal.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

As if blistered heels—or blistered ears—are no big deal.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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