deal breaker
noun
an aspect, condition, or item that would not be accepted by a party to a business transaction or political deal.
dealbreaker
-
a variation of
deal breaker.
Example Sentences
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And for Honeycutt and her fellow ideological travelers, that sure seems like a dealbreaker.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2026
In her 10 years as a professional matchmaker, Anna Morgenstern has never seen physical distance be as much of a dealbreaker as it is today.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
For many viewers, cultural inauthenticity is not a dealbreaker.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2025
For South Korean consumers sensitive about the country’s high gas prices, fuel economy is oftentimes the biggest dealbreaker — even if they feel otherwise favorable toward American cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
“But he says, and I quote, ‘Ketchup breath is both a dealbreaker and a relationship ruiner.’”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
