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It's in the bag.
/ɪtsɪnðə ˈbæɡ/You say this when you think you will win or get what you want.
It is often said before the result is official, and can sound too sure if success is not certain.
EXAMPLES
- We're ahead by three goals. It's in the bag.
- I studied all week. It's in the bag.
- The boss said yes to our plan. It's in the bag.
SYNONYMS
We've got this.It's a sure thing.
ANTONYMS
It's not certain.We could still lose.
GRAMMAR
Informal fixed phrase.
