cut a deal

The idiom "cut a deal" is commonly used in business and legal contexts to describe the process of reaching a negotiated agreement.

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Definition

B2Business

(informal)To negotiate and finalize a mutually beneficial agreement.

Example

The companies cut a deal to merge their operations.

B2Legal

(informal)To reach a compromise or settlement through negotiation.

Example

The defense attorney cut a deal with the prosecutor for a reduced sentence.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut a deal":

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