Example: Après des mois de négociations, l'affaire est dans le sac.
Definition
"L'affaire est dans le sac" is a French expression meaning that a deal or matter is successfully completed or guaranteed. It implies that the outcome is certain and secured, often used after reaching an agreement or concluding negotiations.
Translations
It's in the bag
Está hecho
Het is binnen
Ja està fet
Die Sache ist geritzt
Etymology
The phrase "L'affaire est dans le sac" literally translates to 'The matter is in the bag.' It originates from the idea that once something is in a bag, it is secured and cannot be lost. This expression has been used in French for centuries to indicate certainty of success or completion.
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It's in the bag