Thesaurus results for CUTTING A DEAL

cutting a deal

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present participle of cut a deal

as in dealing

to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase We managed to cut a deal with the landlord in which we will be allowed to adopt a furry friend in exchange for an increase in rent.

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Recent Examples of cutting a deal 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

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cutting (across)

cutting a deal

cutting back

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