big deal

Example Sentences

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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

"It's definitely a big deal," said Wen Wen, a 24-year-old woman travelling from the eastern city of Nanjing, when asked by AFP about Trump's visit.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But for Ong, the stakes for winning the role felt different - in fact, Ong says she "didn't even realise what a big deal it was" to have gotten the part.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“And I do stuff without her. It’s not a big deal that she was at the pool with other friends.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison