How to Pronounce "seal the bargain"
expression
SEEL thuh BAR-guhn
SEEL thuh BAR-ghin
Definition
To officially confirm, finalize, or make a deal or agreement definite, often after negotiation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsiɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹɡən/, /ˈbɑɹɡɪn
British English
sˈiːl/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑːɡɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEEL thuh BAR-guhn
UK
SEEL thuh BAR-ghin
Listen in Context
They shook hands to seal the bargain.
We signed the contract to seal the bargain.
A small gift was given to seal the bargain.
"Let's seal the bargain with a toast!" he suggested after the meeting.