3deal noun
plural deals 1 [count] : an agreement between two or more people or groups that helps each in some way
▪ business deals ▪ I'll make you a deal. If you help me fix my flat tire, I'll buy you dinner. ▪ The company made/negotiated a new 10-million-dollar deal with the government. ▪ We were about to close/seal the deal [=make the agreement official] when we realized that there was a mistake in the contract. ▪ The two sides finally struck a deal [=came to an agreement] after weeks of negotiations. ▪ an arms deal [=an agreement to buy or sell weapons] between two countries ▪ The band got/landed/signed a record deal. = The band cut a deal with the record company. ▪ She got a book deal with a major publisher. ▪ We were offered a package deal [=a single price for a set of items or services] that included plane tickets, hotel accommodations, and tickets to shows in the area. ▪ We think it's a fair/square deal. [=a fair agreement] — see also done deal, sweetheart deal 2 [singular] : a way of treating someone
▪ He was going to take the promotion here but another company offered him a better deal. [=offered him more money, benefits, prestige, etc.] — see also big deal, raw deal 3 [count] : a price that is fair or lower than the usual price
▪ We got a (good) deal on a new car. ▪ I think we can get a better deal somewhere else. ▪ Now that's a great deal! 4 the deal informal : basic information about a person, thing, or situation
▪ What's the deal [=story, situation] with that guy? ▪ Here's the deal. You're going to stay here while I go find help. ▪ What's the deal with those shoes you're wearing? [=Why are you wearing those shoes?]
▪ business deals ▪ I'll make you a deal. If you help me fix my flat tire, I'll buy you dinner. ▪ The company made/negotiated a new 10-million-dollar deal with the government. ▪ We were about to close/seal the deal [=make the agreement official] when we realized that there was a mistake in the contract. ▪ The two sides finally struck a deal [=came to an agreement] after weeks of negotiations. ▪ an arms deal [=an agreement to buy or sell weapons] between two countries ▪ The band got/landed/signed a record deal. = The band cut a deal with the record company. ▪ She got a book deal with a major publisher. ▪ We were offered a package deal [=a single price for a set of items or services] that included plane tickets, hotel accommodations, and tickets to shows in the area. ▪ We think it's a fair/square deal. [=a fair agreement] — see also done deal, sweetheart deal
▪ He was going to take the promotion here but another company offered him a better deal. [=offered him more money, benefits, prestige, etc.] — see also big deal, raw deal
▪ We got a (good) deal on a new car. ▪ I think we can get a better deal somewhere else. ▪ Now that's a great deal!
▪ What's the deal [=story, situation] with that guy? ▪ Here's the deal. You're going to stay here while I go find help. ▪ What's the deal with those shoes you're wearing? [=Why are you wearing those shoes?]
one-shot deal
: something that happens only one time
▪ This offer is a one-shot-deal. ▪ We don't want this to be a one-shot deal. We hope to have the festival every year.
▪ This offer is a one-shot-deal. ▪ We don't want this to be a one-shot deal. We hope to have the festival every year.
the real deal
informal : something or someone that is real or genuine : a thing or person that is not a copy or imitation
▪ These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal. ▪ That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal. [=I almost thought he was Elvis]
▪ These diamonds aren't fake. They're the real deal. ▪ That guy looked so much like Elvis, I almost thought he was the real deal. [=I almost thought he was Elvis]
— compare 2deal
