He asked if you knew how significant the deal is.
Maybe he doesn't know and was asking for your guidance?
JB: do you know how significant the deal is?
Gurmat : WOW! No. How significant is the deal?
JB: Not sure, that's why I was asking you!
Gurmat: So do you believe it is significant?
JB: What?
Gurmat: *Sigh* The deal!
JB: Ahhh yes. The deal. Do you know how significant this deal is?
Gurmat: WOW! Can I post this on HC to share with all the patiently waiting VEC holders?
JB: Sure you can but might be a bit too much information for them to digest. Just don't underplay the significance.
(all in fun
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