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ESL forum > Ask for help > I have a question about a very useful expression..    

I have a question about a very useful expression..





alien boy
Japan

As everyone else has said, the context is important if you want the equivalent expression in English.

My impression, binhobear, is that you �re interested in colloqial expressions. Please correct me if I �m wrong!

There are many unusual expressions, depending on what you mean:
�signed, sealed, & delivered! � - the�deal/agreement has been completely agreed to & confirmed;
� �done like a dinner � - everything �s been completed, easily & quickly, to your advantage�(this expression can be used in other ways too)
�hit a home run � - to be a success/successful
something is �in the bag � - the situation is certain�to succeed.
�done and dusted� - completed
�all over, bar the shouting� - completed
I �m sure there are some really interesting ones�other members could contribute!
I �ll add more as time permits (I �m at work...)
Cheers,
AB�

9 Apr 2015     



binhobear
Brazil

Hello folks.... sorry for taking long to reply but I was very busy as usual... Bruce I meant when I said that expression It was about when you have a situation of having a good deal with a company for example and you will accept their services and business so you decide to close the contract "in a positive way" or "make a deal"??? That�s my doubt!!! I�m just telling this because I want to sign a contract in an exchange company to USA and I told the guy that I would "make a deal" to him but I was not sure if it was the correct expression or not, since I searched it and all I found was that on this way I could say "make a deal" not in a literary context as well..... thanks in advance...

10 Apr 2015     



douglas
United States

In this context, you probably wanted "close the deal" with him--"make a deal" normally means you still want to barter/negotiate over terms, conditions, etc.
 
Cheers,
douglas 

10 Apr 2015     



cunliffe
United Kingdom

I would �accept their offer. �

10 Apr 2015     



binhobear
Brazil

Thank you guys..... You �ve helped me a lot with those examples... bye...

10 Apr 2015     

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