in the bag
The phrase "in the bag" suggests a high level of confidence in achieving a particular outcome, often used in informal contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)Certain to be achieved or won.
Example
- With a ten-point lead and only two minutes left, the victory was in the bag.
- She knew the job was in the bag after the successful interview.
C1General
(slang)Intoxicated.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the bag":
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