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in the bag
Meaning: If you think something is "in the bag", you are sure you'll get it or achieve it.
For example:
- If the polls are correct, the Democrats have the election in the bag. They should win easily.
- They are three goals up with only five minutes to go, so Liverpool have got this game in the bag. They won't lose now.
Quick Quiz:
With three holes to go, Tiger Woods has the tournament in the bag. He is
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