cut a deal

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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For example, it cut a deal to manage and brand a $500 million golf and resort project in Oman.

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In 2011 the Vatican cut a deal with the regime to send the Black Spring prisoners into exile.

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The more Mr. Biden restrained Israel or blocked arms shipments, the less reason Hamas had to cut a deal.

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Facing extortion charges, Rocha had secretly cut a deal for a reduced sentence.

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Neither do I, though the business-minded decision would be to cut a deal.

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