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done deal

idiom
Meaning

An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.


Examples
SIMPLE

The contract is signed, so it is a done deal.

CONTEXTUAL

After weeks of difficult negotiations, both companies finally agreed on the price, making the merger a done deal.

COMPLEX

Although the opposition voiced their concerns during the final session, the majority vote rendered the controversial policy a done deal.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    a great deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  3. 03

    big deal

    Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement.

  4. 04

    cut a deal

    To reach a negotiated agreement.

  5. 05

    deal a bad hand

    To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.

  6. 06

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  7. 07

    deal a hand

    To assign circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    Faustian deal

    A Faustian bargain.

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