deal in (something)

1. To work in a particular field. I deal in medical supplies these days, selling X-ray and MRI machines to hospitals. Mike has been acting so secretive lately that I'm starting to think he's dealing in something illegal.

2. To focus on or include something. Your term paper for this class must deal in the major themes of modernism.

3. To accept, work with, or base one's efforts on something. We don't deal in rumors at this newspaper, so you'd better have some cold, hard facts to back you up if you want us to publish your story. The artist has stated that she deals in impressions and emotions when she paints.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

deal in something

to buy and sell something. My uncle is a stockbroker. He deals in stocks and bonds. My aunt deals in antiques.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

deal in

1. Also, deal with. Be occupied or concerned with, as in Jim deals in generalities, or This book deals with idioms. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from about 1300.

2. Do business or trade in something, as in They deal in diamonds. [Late 1500s] Also see deal with.

3. deal someone in. Also, deal one a hand. Include someone, give someone a share, as in I hope they'll deal me in on this new enterprise. This usage comes from card games, where to deal has meant "to distribute cards" since the 16th century. [Early 1900s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

deal in

1. To include someone in a card game by giving that player cards: Deal me in—I'm just getting up to get some potato chips. The dealer dealt in all the players who sat at the table.

2. To be in some particular line of work or pursuit: She deals in computer hardware. The gangster dealt in stolen goods.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

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damned if I/you/they do, damned if I/you don't
cause for alarm
ray of light
bojangling
out of joint
in league
in league (with someone)
in league with
in cahoots
in cahoots with someone

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释义	deal in (something) deal in (something) 1. To work in a particular field. I deal in medical supplies these days, selling X-ray and MRI machines to hospitals. Mike has been acting so secretive lately that I'm starting to think he's dealing in something illegal. 2. To focus on or include something. Your term paper for this class must deal in the major themes of modernism. 3. To accept, work with, or base one's efforts on something. We don't deal in rumors at this newspaper, so you'd better have some cold, hard facts to back you up if you want us to publish your story. The artist has stated that she deals in impressions and emotions when she paints. See also: deal Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. deal in something to buy and sell something. My uncle is a stockbroker. He deals in stocks and bonds. My aunt deals in antiques. See also: deal McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. deal in 1. Also, deal with. Be occupied or concerned with, as in Jim deals in generalities, or This book deals with idioms. The first term dates from the late 1500s, the variant from about 1300. 2. Do business or trade in something, as in They deal in diamonds. [Late 1500s] Also see deal with. 3. deal someone in. Also, deal one a hand. Include someone, give someone a share, as in I hope they'll deal me in on this new enterprise. This usage comes from card games, where to deal has meant "to distribute cards" since the 16th century. [Early 1900s] See also: deal The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. deal in v. 1. To include someone in a card game by giving that player cards: Deal me in—I'm just getting up to get some potato chips. The dealer dealt in all the players who sat at the table. 2. To be in some particular line of work or pursuit: She deals in computer hardware. The gangster dealt in stolen goods. See also: deal The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: damned if I/you/they do, damned if I/you don't cause for alarm ray of light bojangling out of joint in league in league (with someone) in league with in cahoots in cahoots with someone
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