cut a deal

Idioms  

1. Offer or arrange an agreement or compromise, as in The administration is hoping to cut a deal with Japan. This expression uses deal in the sense of “business transaction.” [Colloquial; 1970s]

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cut a deal

The family history has fueled speculation that Zambada would cut a deal following his arrest and spill secrets about corruption.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

In 2024, the city cut a deal to provide $15 million in subsidized rent.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

U.S. officials have said Iran must end enrichment and curtail its missile program, while Trump has said he would like to cut a deal to prevent Iran getting a nuclear weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026

A number of analysts boosted their stock price targets after the company said Monday it had cut a deal with the federal goverbment.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

Ho’s forces were winning—why should he cut a deal?

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin