close/seal the deal

idiom

: to make an agreement official

We were about to close/seal the deal when we realized that there was a mistake in the contract.

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The approach below makes the follow-up process personal, quick and effective, ensuring prospects are excited and eager to close the deal—even before the call begins. —

Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 In an above-and-beyond step, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman left the winter meetings in Las Vegas to meet with Sabathia and his family at their home in Vallejo, Calif., to help close the deal. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025 Witkoff also asked Netanyahu to send in more senior officials to negotiate, with a mandate to close the deal, the source said. —

Barak Ravid, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Leonard then came back on the field and led the final drive that put Jeter in position to seal the deal. —

Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for close/seal the deal

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