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big deal

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big deal
something important or special They made a big deal about inviting the president to the reception.
Usage notes: often used to say that something represented as important is in fact only ordinary: "I ran five miles this morning." "Big deal! I ran ten." They called him a hero, but he said it was no big deal.
See also: big, deal


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"Right well, thank you, Martin," was her cordial response, and her friendly smile told him she had heard and understood the remarks about the big deal.
 
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