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19th June 2024

A deal's a deal !

We use this expression to point out that somebody has to keep a promise that they made earlier
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I'm sorry I can't do that cleaning that I said I would do for you tonight.
Oh come on! A deal's a deal. I helped you with your homework.
Okay, you're right. I'll do it right now.
Example 2
Charlie, don't forget you have to buy chocolate cake for the whole class because your mobile rang in the lesson.
Yes you're right. A deal's a deal. We did all agree to do this.
When are you going to buy it?

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