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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“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
“Oh, it’s . . . it’s no big deal,” Major Puff replied.
From Literature
“No big deal? All that wind? All that rain? Not to mention the height. And you’ve done this more than once? My goodness, I’ve never been in the company of someone so brave.”
From Literature
"If I invite you over for dinner, I make a nice meal. I put placemats out. I say, keep your shoes on. No big deal," Bell told AFP.
From Barron's
And sure, glitches happen, but they are no big deal, right?
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