important thing
major concern
serious issue
matter of importance
used to tell that something is of little outcome or less importance (not a big deal – opposite version)
something you say to show that you do not think that something is either important or interesting (no big deal – negative usage)
Winning a scholarship is no big deal for him.
To fly a plane is real big deal. You can’t do it unless you have done it before.
If you are a hardworking person – then, making money is not a big deal for you.
I have been selected as a software engineer in Microsoft. It’s a big deal for me and my family.
It is a big deal when a government official makes a statement about the crucial issues in country.
Even though I was very upset about losing the race no one else thought it was a big deal.
Losing at cards is not a big deal, but some people take it very seriously.
I don’t see what the big deal is. So, you lost your shoes, you can always buy more.
My dad has closed a very big deal at work, so he is taking us on a fancy vacation.
This account will be a very big deal for our company, so the boss needs us all to work overtime for the rest of the month.
There is no origin for this idiom
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Common phrase that has a specific meaning.