in the bag

phrase

1

: sure, certain

her nomination was in the bag

also : assured of a successful conclusion : sewn up

have the game in the bag

2

slang : drunk sense 1a

Examples of in the bag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Keep the kibble in the bag The FDA specifically recommends placing the entire bag inside your drawer or container rather than pouring kibble loose. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

The first knockout games are in the bag, and another 16 teams have exited the tournament. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Weiser, in his pre-election pep speech to volunteers Monday, acknowledged head-on that many pundits and political observers said Bennet had the race in the bag from the moment the three-term senator decided to head home. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for in the bag

• bundestag
• saddlebag
• ag
• brag
• dag
• drag
• flag
• gag
• hag
• hagg
• lag
• mag