real deal
A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This watch is the real deal.”
“After hearing him play the guitar, everyone agreed that he was the real deal.”
“Many critics dismissed the young author at first, but her latest novel proved she was the real 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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done deal
An agreement that has been finally resolved or decided.
Last updated August 10, 2026