wheeling and dealing
The phrase "wheeling and dealing" is often used to describe shrewd, and sometimes questionable, negotiations and transactions in business and politics.
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Definition
C1Business
(informal, negative)Engaging in clever and sometimes unethical transactions to achieve financial gain.
Example
- He made his fortune through relentless wheeling and dealing in the stock market.
C1Politics
(informal, negative)Conducting secretive or dishonest negotiations to gain political advantage.
Example
- The senator was known for his wheeling and dealing behind closed doors.
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