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

But Storch, who missed out being named the preferred bidder to Bord in December, returned to the table to cut a deal with the administrators.

From BBC ● May 2, 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

The feds cut a deal with Morrison: in return for getting his arrest warrant for assault quashed, he would work as an informant on the Osage murder cases.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann