A done deal
noun
Something that is finalized and can't be changed.
Once I signed the contract, it was a done deal.
Often appears as...
- seal a done deal
- it's a done deal
adjective
A situation or decision that is already completed or decided.
Their move to the new city is a done deal.
Often appears as...
- it's a done deal
- make it a done deal
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Something that is finalized and can't be changed.
Once I signed the contract, it was a done deal.
Often appears as...
- seal a done deal
- it's a done deal
adjective
A situation or decision that is already completed or decided.
Their move to the new city is a done deal.
Often appears as...
- it's a done deal
- make it a done deal
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Irreversible Action
Indicates that an action has been taken and cannot be undone or revised.
The tickets are non-refundable; buying them was a done deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Agreement Finality
Used when an agreement has been reached and all parties consider it final and binding.
They shook hands, and the partnership became a done deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal or legal discussions.
I heard you got the promotion, so it's a done deal now, right?
Pro Tip 1/3Irreversible Action
Indicates that an action has been taken and cannot be undone or revised.
The tickets are non-refundable; buying them was a done deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Agreement Finality
Used when an agreement has been reached and all parties consider it final and binding.
They shook hands, and the partnership became a done deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal or legal discussions.
I heard you got the promotion, so it's a done deal now, right?
Pro Tip 1/3Irreversible Action
Indicates that an action has been taken and cannot be undone or revised.
The tickets are non-refundable; buying them was a done deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Agreement Finality
Used when an agreement has been reached and all parties consider it final and binding.
They shook hands, and the partnership became a done deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Commonly used in everyday conversation rather than formal or legal discussions.
I heard you got the promotion, so it's a done deal now, right?
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