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Be in the bag

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Absolutely Certain

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

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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.

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The game's final minutes are ticking, but our win is in the bag.
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