It's not that big of a deal vs It's not a big deal

Both phrases are commonly used in English, but they have slightly different nuances. 'It's not that big of a deal' emphasizes that the situation is not as significant as it may seem, while 'It's not a big deal' simply conveys that the situation is not important. The choice between the two depends on the level of emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

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It's not that big of a deal

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that something is not as significant as it may seem.

This phrase is used to downplay the importance or seriousness of a situation. It emphasizes that the situation is not as significant as it may appear.

Examples:

I know you're worried, but really, it's not that big of a deal.
Don't stress about it; it's not that big of a deal.

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I know you guys want to drive me there, but it's not that big of a deal.
It's mostly just music and snacks, but it's not that big of a deal.
Dude, it's not that big of a deal.
Look, it's not that big of a deal, OK?
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And it's not great, I know, but it's not that big of a deal.
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Alternatives:

it's not a huge deal
it's not as significant as you think
it's not as big a deal as you're making it out to be
it's not such a big deal

It's not a big deal

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something is not important.

This phrase is used to indicate that a situation is not significant or serious. It conveys that the situation is not important.

Examples:

Don't worry, it's not a big deal.
It's just a small mistake, it's not a big deal.

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It's not a big deal, babe.
It's not a big deal, Sheldon.
It's not a big deal for me.
It's not a big deal really.
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Yeah. It's not a big deal.
Haddie can watch Max. It's not a big deal.
It's not a big deal, Jon.
It's not a big deal and I refuse to make what he wears so important.
It's not a big deal, but... you know what I'm saying.
- It's not a big deal.
It's not a big deal, okay?
It's not a big deal, claire.
It's not a big deal, really.
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It's not a big deal, just for reference.
It's not a big deal.
It's not a big deal.

Alternatives:

it's no big deal
it's nothing major
it's not worth worrying about
it's insignificant

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It's not that big of a deal vs It's not a big deal