seal the deal

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

seal the deal

Meaning

To finalize an agreement or arrangement.

Literal Translation

取引に封をする

Examples

  • A firm handshake helped seal the deal. 力強い握手が、取引をまとめる後押しとなった。
  • They sealed the deal over dinner. 彼らは夕食をとりながら取引をまとめた。

Origin / Note

The phrase comes from the historical practice of using a wax stamp or official legal seal to close and mark important documents, proving they were authentic.