The company gave me an offer I can't refuse.
offer one can't refuse
idiomAn offer from one side in a transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
Origin
first recorded 20th c.Unknown. A famous example is found in the film The Godfather (1972).
With a massive salary increase and flexible hours, the job offer was truly one I couldn't refuse.
The developers presented a buyout package so lucrative that the smaller firm found it to be an offer they simply could not refuse.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become one flesh
To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
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beggars can't be choosers
Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.
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bite off more than one can chew
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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bite the big one
To perform poorly; to fail.