done deal
An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The contract is signed, so it is a done deal.”
“After weeks of difficult negotiations, both companies finally agreed on the price, making the merger a done deal.”
“Although the opposition voiced their concerns during the final session, the majority vote rendered the controversial policy a done deal.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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a great deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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big deal
Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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deal a bad hand
To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.
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deal a good hand
To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.
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deal a hand
To assign circumstances in life to someone.
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Faustian deal
A Faustian bargain.
Last updated August 10, 2026