English idiom · informal · spoken · BrE & AmE

no big deal: meaning and examples

no big deal means not important or difficult.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “no big deal” and connect it to this meaning: not important or difficult.

How to use “no big deal”

Common mistake: Treat “no big deal” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 23, where you can compare it with other idioms about informal english and practise it interactively.

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