Big deal

noun

Word Frequency: 2.0

Definitions

1.nounSomething very important or difficult, or of great concern; considerable feat or achievement.

"It's a big deal to him to get this promotion."

2.nounSomeone very important; a VIP.

"Don't you know I'm a real big deal around here?"

3.interjectionIndicates that something is not important or impressive; so what.

"He can run a mile in six minutes? Big deal! Some people can do it in four."

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