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seal the deal

idiom
Meaning

To come to an agreement; to finalize a deal.


Examples
SIMPLE

They shook hands to seal the deal.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of negotiation, the two companies finally signed the contract to seal the deal.

COMPLEX

With the final signatures secured and the lawyers satisfied, the partners toasted their success, effectively sealing the deal that would reshape the industry.

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

    break the seal

    To urinate, particularly for the first time after drinking alcohol.

  5. 05

    cut a deal

    To reach a negotiated agreement.

  6. 06

    deal a bad hand

    To assign unfavorable circumstances in life to someone.

  7. 07

    deal a good hand

    To assign favorable circumstances in life to someone.

  8. 08

    deal a hand

    To assign circumstances in life to someone.

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