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/dʌn ˈdiːl/ · done·deal
noun
  1. An agreement or arrangement that has been finalized and is no longer subject to change or negotiation. The merger was a done deal after the board of directors approved it.
  2. A situation or outcome that is inevitable or unavoidable. The team's loss was a done deal after their star player was injured in the first quarter.
Did you know? The phrase 'done deal' is often used in business and politics to describe a situation where the outcome is predetermined and cannot be altered.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026