a done deal Informal

Meaning: A done deal is an agreement or a decision that is final.

For example:

It's a done deal so we can go ahead and start planning the details.
No-one knew about it, but the contract has been a done deal since the senator spoke to the minister last month.

Variety: This idiom is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz:

Linda's appointment as head of marketing is a done deal. She

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