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Does the phrase "what's the big deal?" implies relatively negative connotation?

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Rebecca

The expression "what's the big deal" doesn't necessarily have a negative connotation, but it is used to express that one does not consider the issue at hand to be very serious or important. Ex: What's the big deal about being late? It's only been ten minutes. Ex: A: Oh no, I forgot to bring the book you lent me! I'm so sorry. B: Don't worry about it! It's not a big deal.

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