How to Pronounce "done deal"
expression
ˈdən/ /ˈdiɫ
DUHN DEEL
dˈʌn/ /dˈiːl
DUN DEEL
Definition
An agreement or decision that is final and cannot be changed; something that is already settled.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdən/ /ˈdiɫ
British English
dˈʌn/ /dˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHN DEEL
UK
DUN DEEL
Listen in Context
It's a done deal; everyone has signed the papers.
Once the contract is signed, it's a done deal.
The sale is a done deal now.
Don't worry, it's a done deal—nothing can go wrong now.