Synonyms

in the bag

Idioms

Assured of success, virtually accomplished or won. For example, The coach thought the trophy was in the bag, or Our new contract is in the bag. The precise allusion in this idiom is unknown. One writer believes it refers to a completed transaction, that is, an item bought and wrapped in a bag. However, it may well refer to the game bag in which hunters place small game such as birds. [c. 1920] Also see under wrap up.

Example Sentences

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Marquez missed the last four races of the season after injuring his collarbone at the Indonesia grand prix with the title already in the bag.

From Barron's

But with the best producer trophy already in the bag, she hopes to inspire a new generation of female producers "who look like me, and want to make an alternative style of music".

From BBC

It was another battle in the bag, but the war was already won.

From BBC

But I have a sneaking suspicion, Solitary Gourmet, that you have all of this in the bag.

From MarketWatch

In the After, he greets us at the door and is digging in the bag before we even step inside.

From Literature

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