big deal

Example Sentences

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Victory at Sea was a big deal in its heyday.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"It's a big deal for us," Nathan said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

“You know I kind of suck at batting,” Toby said, shrugging like it was not a big deal.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman