big deal
Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
It's a big deal to him to get this promotion.
deal
UK /diːl/ US /diːl/
noun 10verb 5name 4adj 1phrase 1
Definitions
noun
1
A division, a portion, a share, a part, a piece.
We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.
2
An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
There is a vast deal of difference in memories, as well as in every thing else, and therefore you should make allowance for your cousin, and pity her deficiency.
There is a deal of obscurity concerning the identity of the species thus multitudinously baptized.
verb
1
To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.
Rome deals out her blessings and her gold.
2
To administer or give out, as in small portions.
"Away, proud woman!" said the Lady; "who ever knew so well as thou to deal the deepest wounds under the pretence of kindness and courtesy?"
Norwich returned to second in the Championship with victory over Nottingham Forest, whose promotion hopes were dealt another blow.
3
To take action with regard to someone or something.
4
To distribute cards to the players in a game.
I was dealt four aces.
The cards were shuffled, and the croupier dealt.
5
deliver damage, a blow, strike or cut. To inflict.
The boxer was dealt a blow to the head.
This is a heavy-handed weapon attack that can be made with a two-handed weapon, that will deal damage equal to 4 times your size category
noun
1
An act of dealing or sharing out.
2
The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
I didn’t have a good deal all evening.
I believe it's your deal.
3
A particular instance of trading (buying or selling; exchanging; bartering); a transaction.
We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.
recognizing the societal deal between capital and labor regarding retirement savings
4
A transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.
You also have to look at the kind of mortgage deals available to you and whether you will be able to trade up to the kind of property you are looking for.
5
An agreement between parties; an arrangement.
California lawmakers, their state broke and its credit rating shot, finally sealed the deal with the governor Monday night on a plan to close a $26 billion budget gap.
He made a deal with the devil.
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