done deal

Example Sentences

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Croce said it was a done deal, warned her to stop questioning him and later told the nominating committee she was insubordinate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Many described during the public comment period shock and dismay at city leaders considering taking back wage increases that were already a done deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"Paramount/Warner Bros is not a done deal," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Friday.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Many Leeds players in Greece thought it was a done deal.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Okay, to be honest, I can abide by the limitation of obviousness, but the “feels” part was a done deal as far as the Wild Boy of Bainbridge Island was concerned.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith