Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cut a deal

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.98 in modern English

Syllables
cut a deal
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To reach a negotiated agreement.

Informal

verb

To cut a deck of cards in preparation for dealing them.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

cuts a deal (present, singular) cutting a deal (participle, present)

Phrases

it's a deal

Frequently Paired Words

it's a deal

Synonyms

make a deal reach an agreement strike a bargain

Questions

What does cut a deal mean?
To reach a negotiated agreement.

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