English Vocabulary for learners
Expressions with 'DEAL'
from: 'a done deal'
to: 'wheel and deal'
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A done deal | An arrangement made that is now certain to happen) | “They are not hostile to the idea, but it’s not a done deal yet!” |
| A great deal | A lot, a great amount | “A great deal of effort has gone into making the device more reliable.” |
| A square deal | A fair and honest transaction or arrangement | “We always get a square deal with that supplier.” |
| A raw/rough deal | Be treated unfairly or badly | “When Gary lost his job after arranging the merger, he really got a raw deal!” |
| A shady deal | A suspicious, dishonest or illegal arrangement or transaction. | “The two sons were always involved in their father's shady deals.” |
| A deal with the devil | A risky arrangement with a person of bad reputation | “Jack was in such need of money that he made a deal with the devil.” |
| A dealbreaker | Something that is important enough to prevent agreement being reached | “We liked the house and the arrea, but the small garden was a dealbreaker for us” |
| A package deal | An offer of a lower price if several items are bought together | “We got a package deal including accommodation and a travel pass.” |
| A sweetheart deal | An abnormally lucrative agreement, especially between a public body and a private individual or firm | “Opponents say the contract was awarded to the builder as part of a sweetheart deal, and is therefore illegal.” |
| Clinch a deal | Reach agreement on a proposal or offer | “Paul's final argument enabled us to clinch the deal.” |
| Deal a blow | Cause harm or greatly upset someone or something | “The scandal has dealt a blow to his plans to stand for election.” |
| It's a deal! That's a deal! You've got a deal! |
OK.
We've reached agreement! |
“What if I offer you 80$ for the two?” “You’ve got a deal!” |
| It's no big deal | It’s not a big problem, there’s nothing to worry about | “The new version comes in a slightly different colour, but it’s no big deal!” |
| Seal the deal | Reach a final agreement and make it official | “The two parties are meeting tomorrow to seal the deal.” |
| Sweeten the deal | Make an offer or arrangement more attractive | “They sweetened the deal with a pension plan to get him to accept the job.” |
| Wheel and deal | Be involved in complicated or dishonest arrangements | “During the election campaign, there was a lot of wheeling and dealing.” |