big deal
Something very important or difficultSomething very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
» How big a deal was it?
Насколько это было важно? — Ooneykcall
Наскільки це було важливо? — deniko
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2 senses(idiomatic, informal, often, sarcastic)Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
It's a big deal to him to get this promotion.
It's no big deal if you don't finish it today.
(idiomatic, informal)Someone very important; a VIP.
She's a big deal in music in Spain.
große Sache
ва́жное де́лоvážnoje délo, большо́е де́лоbolʹšóje délo
an important influential person
Examples
221 sentencesHow big a deal was it?
Наскільки це було важливо? — deniko
ruНасколько это было важно? — Ooneykcall
It isn't that big of a deal.
Це дрібниці. — deniko
I don't see what the big deal is.
Не розумію, у чому трагедія. — shanghainese
It's no big deal.
Це не має значення. — zaytsev126
It's not a big deal.
Неважливо. — deniko
deEs ist keine große Sache. — Hans_Adler
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6 languagesForms
plural: big dealsSynonyms
8 synonyms- an important influential person:big shotbig gunbig wheelbig cheesebig enchiladabig fishhead honcho
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