Name: What does 'big deal' mean?
Uploaded: 2020-07-01T10:41:22.000Z
Duration: 3 min 25 s
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Rob: Well, it's not actually the biscuits,

Rob: Well, yes it is a big deal, Feifei - a

big, big deal. By my calculations it's a five

better because it's cheaper! Oh hold on -

Feifei: I am. It's a sarcastic phrase. When

we say 'big deal' to someone, we're telling

them that we don't think what they've told

us is very special or impressive. So sorry,

Rob: It takes a lot to impress you, Feifei.

something is 'no big deal' to mean it's not

Failing your driving test is no big deal - it

Rob: So that's 'no big deal', but I think

saving five pence off a packet of biscuits

Feifei: Rob, you're making a big deal about

this - that's another use of 'big deal'. When

Feifei: 100 packets! That's a bit extreme

My favourite - OK then, Rob, open them up

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What does 'big deal' mean?

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