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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Fishing was the biggest obstacle then, and remains a dealbreaker today.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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 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
Often we hear about how much in common we have with each other besides the partisan dealbreaker.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2024
Does he really think the distance between New York and Philadelphia is a dealbreaker?
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
