big deal

Example Sentences

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Victory at Sea was a big deal in its heyday.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Accepting the award, Manville said: "I'm a bit overwhelmed, it was my first time on Broadway so this is such a big deal."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They may be dignified or downright quirky and playfully no big deal, just a here-we-go.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And we all know not to make a big deal about that, right?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

I grin like it’s not a big deal, but while I walk down the dusty dirt road, I can’t think about anything else.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender