close/seal the deal

idiom

: to make an agreement official

We were about to close/seal the deal when we realized that there was a mistake in the contract.

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Our open capital markets seal the deal, allowing the U.S. economy to benefit from investment of those dollars back into our financial system. —

Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The Dodgers will look to seal the deal on another championship title Wednesday night in the Bronx, while the Yankees are still holding out hope that their World Series run isn’t over just yet. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024 The two countries are now looking to seal the deal in December when leaders from both countries are scheduled to meet. —

Kevin Lim, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024 Niche cites a median home price of $182,500, and excellent health resources and moderate winters, according to Best Places, seal the deal. —

Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for close/seal the deal

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