the deal

noun

informal
: basic information about a person, thing, or situation
What's the deal with that guy? Why is he crying?
Here's the deal. You're going to stay here while I go find help.

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“The deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20deal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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