How to Pronounce "big deal"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈdiɫ
BIG-DEEL
bˈɪɡ/ /dˈiːl
BIG-DEEL
Definition
An expression used to mean something is important or impressive, or, sarcastically, that it is not important at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈdiɫ
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /dˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG-DEEL
UK
BIG-DEEL
Listen in Context
It's just a small mistake, not a big deal.
Getting a promotion at work is a big deal for him.
Don't make such a big deal out of it.
So you forgot your umbrella—big deal!