Definitions

no big deal

[noh big deel] / ˈnoʊ ˈbɪg ˈdil /

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immaterial adj.
trifling adj.
trifle n.

ADJECTIVE

immaterial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraneous inconsequential meaningless trivial unimportant

WEAK

foreign impertinent inapplicable inapposite inappropriate inconsiderable inconsiderate inessential insignificant irrelative matter of indifference no never mind of no account of no consequence of no importance trifling unnecessary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

important relevant significant useful valuable worthwhile

WEAK

bodily essential material meaningful physical real solid substantial

ADJECTIVE

trifling

Synonyms

STRONG

dinky empty hollow idle idling loitering minuscule niggling petty piddling shallow silly slight small

WEAK

banal forget it frivolous inane inconsequential inconsiderable insipid jejune measly negligible no big thing nugatory paltry picayune puny tiny trivial unimportant vain valueless vapid

Antonyms

STRONG

big effective full huge important large major productive significant

WEAK

useful worthwhile

NOUN

trifle

Synonyms

STRONG

bit dash diddly drop eyelash fraction hint jot little particle piece pinch shade speck spot squat suggestion suspicion touch trace

WEAK

fly speck soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

a lot

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no big deal

"Now if you get a call in a restaurant it's no big deal."

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

While people talk about those costs being no big deal for these companies, “at some point, it probably hits a point of friction,” Beaulieu said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

That’s no big deal if you’re going to binge movies or TV shows for hours or snooze the flight away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

“I’m hoping it’s not no big deal, but we’ll get her checked out and just want to take the precaution and pull her out of those lineups,” McDonald said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026

It’s no big deal for somebody to go running past our house; half the people in town seemed to jog around.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

no big deal

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