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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That’s why Amber Lamoreaux of North Carolina, a licensed wedding officiant, posted on Facebook offering her services for free to any LGBTQ couples hoping to seal the deal before the start of Trump’s presidency. —

Leah Asmelash, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025 So, after waiting five months for either Ross to close the deal on his right to buy the property or for the British businessman to make a down payment to Ross, the Post Foundation decided to accept other bids on the property. —

Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 The companies expect to close the deal in early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. —

Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 The Bucks had a three-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but couldn’t close the deal. —

Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for close/seal the deal

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