Be in the bag

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phrase

The success or accomplishment of something is guaranteed.

With most votes counted, victory for the incumbent party is in the bag.
Visual representation of "be in the bag" - The success or accomplishment of something is guaranteed.

Often appears as...

  • victory is in the bag
  • it's in the bag

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Absolutely Certain

Use 'in the bag' to express that success is 100% sure, with no doubt.

Illustration for Absolutely Certain
He aced the interview, so the job's in the bag.
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Not Literal

'In the bag' is an expression and doesn't involve a real bag.

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With her high scores, graduation is in the bag.
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Informal Usage

Best for casual conversations, 'in the bag' isn't usually formal.

Illustration for Informal Usage
The game's final minutes are ticking, but our win is in the bag.
Visual representation of the word "Be in the bag"

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