no big deal
Americanidiom
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not important, impressive, or likely to be a problem.
The room was very nice, nothing too fancy, no big deal.
If I fail, it's no big deal—that’s sometimes the best way to learn how to do something.
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(used ironically as an interjection to indicate that one considers something to be important or impressive).
No big deal, I’m just flying to Bermuda in my friend’s private jet!
Etymology
Origin of no big deal
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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That’s no big deal if you’re going to binge movies or TV shows for hours or snooze the flight away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
So when Reyne told a few friends about the safe passage at Quirky, Gil figured it was no big deal.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
“I’m hoping it’s not no big deal, but we’ll get her checked out and just want to take the precaution and pull her out of those lineups,” McDonald said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
And sure, glitches happen, but they are no big deal, right?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
But somehow, our mother believes her crimes are no big deal.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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