Ⅰ.
a done deal
► an agreement or arrangement that has been made and is now certain to happen: »
The takeover is far from a done deal.
→ See also BOUGHT DEAL(Cf. ↑bought deal), CASH DEAL(Cf. ↑cash deal), PACKAGE DEAL(Cf. ↑package deal)
Main Entry: ↑deal
Ⅱ.
a done deal
► a formally arranged and agreed plan that will certainly happen: »
""The merger is far from a done deal,"" said a spokeswoman.
Main Entry: ↑done
Financial and business terms. 2012.