what's the deal

what's the deal

What happened, is happening, or is going to happen? Why did something happen or is someone acting a certain way? You seem really upset—what's the deal? So, what's the deal? Are we heading straight to the movie or do you want to grab dinner first? What's the deal with these new fees? Why do we have to pay them?

See also: deal

What’s the deal?

verb

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