B2idiombusinessIELTS-friendly
seal the deal
USUK
to finally reach or confirm an agreement
Also used outside business, for the thing that makes you decide: 'the garden sealed the deal for us'. 'Close the deal' is a near synonym.
In context
We sealed the deal over dinner, and the contract was signed the next morning.
A free delivery offer was enough to seal the deal with the customer.
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