seal the deal
To come to an agreement; to finalize a deal.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They shook hands to seal the deal.”
“After hours of negotiation, the two companies finally signed the contract to seal the deal.”
“With the final signatures secured and the lawyers satisfied, the partners toasted their success, effectively sealing the deal that would reshape the industry.”
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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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break the seal
To urinate, particularly for the first time after drinking alcohol.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026