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a done deal (mainly American) a final decision or agreement. It's not a done deal - we're still talking about who to hire for the job. (often negative) a done deal a final decision or agreement. We've already hired someone for the position, so this is a done deal. Usage notes: often used in the forms it's a done deal or it's not a done deal: We told them we needed more time to think about it, so it's not a done deal. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of done (= finished) |
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And seeing that the Police Commission is made up of Villaraigosa appointees, Bratton's extension would seem to be a done deal -- except for the quibblers on the City Council who like to take credit for other people's good works. But because it wasn't a done deal yet, Hlavinka management couldn't tell anyone. This is not a done deal, but there is a strong possibility (of obtaining the contract). |
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