cut a deal

phrase

: to negotiate an agreement

The band cut a deal with the recording company.

Examples of cut a deal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When a job goes wrong and Viktor is seriously hurt, Malina cuts a deal with a crooked doctor. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026

To save everyone from imminent destruction, Brahma cuts a deal that grants Ravana immunity from any attack by humans, gods, or diseases. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026

Trump seems to be working to protect Russian oil facilities after cutting a deal with President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Ahmed had cut a deal with the hotel managers to pay less than six euros a night for his room. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cut a deal

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