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5 November 2025

Big deal

We use this expression to say that we are not impressed or surprised by something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I've been working for ten hours without stopping!

Big deal! My brother who's a doctor sometimes works 48 hours without a break.

Example 2

They're offering three for the price of two in the supermarket now.

Big deal - on the internet you can the same stuff for 75% cheaper anyway.

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