seal the deal
Americanidiom
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to complete or successfully negotiate an agreement.
If our top executive can't seal the deal, no one can.
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to secure or ensure a successful conclusion: A last-minute goal sealed the deal for Baltimore.
He had aced both interviews, and if the director liked him that would seal the deal.
A last-minute goal sealed the deal for Baltimore.
Etymology
Origin of seal the deal
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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If it wasn’t already clear that Odenkirk isn’t your conventional action star, his new film “Normal” should seal the deal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Nvidia ended up paying $20 billion to seal the deal, more than it had ever spent on any single acquisition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Racing with more caution early on she started motoring in the second half to seal the deal with ease.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
That the film contains one of the year’s finest performances may seal the deal for more serious viewers.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
She kisses my temple to seal the deal.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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