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no big deal

[noh big deel] / ˈnoʊ ˈbɪg ˈdil /
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

Example Sentences

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So when Reyne told a few friends about the safe passage at Quirky, Gil figured it was no big deal.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 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

And sure, glitches happen, but they are no big deal, right?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

French, who plays 'widow' Debbie Fendon, said: "This is a sitcom about a very strange little oddball family who commit a massive fraud but pretend that it's no big deal."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

She waves her hand like no big deal.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.