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cut a deal |
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cut a deal to arrange a deal; to negotiate an agreement. Maybe we can cut a deal. Let's talk. The two lawyers cut a deal that left me with my car, although she got the house. cut a deal (American) to make an agreement or an arrangement with someone, especially in business or politics The property developer tried to cut a deal with us to get us out of the building. cut a deal to make an agreement or an arrangement There was pressure on both of them to cut a deal on the budget. Usage notes: usually said about business or political agreements How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``I believe he cut a deal with Schwarzenegger to stay off the governor's back during the campaign and that it involves his sister's appointment, the school district bill and him being out of the country at a critical time in the campaign,'' Orozco said. Maribel faced felony assault charges until public outrage pushed prosecutors to cut a deal. During the 1960 presidential election, John Kennedy cut a deal with the Israeli Lobby that he would change the Eisenhower policy if elected in return for their blank check support. |
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