in the bag

Related to in the bag: half in the bag

in the bag

Achieved or won almost as a certainty. Don't start to think we've got this game in the bag, gentlemen. I've seen teams make bigger comebacks than this, so we can't let up. And then, with the election all but in the bag, the report came out, and changed everything.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in the bag

1. Fig. cinched; achieved. (*Typically: be ~; have something ~.) It's in the bag—as good as done. The election is in the bag unless the voters find out about my past.

2. Fig. Inf. intoxicated. (*Typically: be ~.) Kelly looks like he is in the bag. John is in the bag and mean as hell.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in the bag

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.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in the bag

COMMON If something is in the bag, it is certain that you will get it or achieve it. Between you and me, Paul, it's in the bag. Unofficially, the job's yours. After being 23-16 up at the break, it seemed victory was in the bag for Ponty. Note: The bag referred to here is a hunting bag, in which hunters carry home the animals and birds they have shot.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in the bag

1 (of something desirable) as good as secured. 2 drunk. US informal

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in the ˈbag

(informal) (of a successful result) almost certain to be achieved: With a three-goal lead and only ten minutes left to play, victory seemed in the bag.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in the bag

1. mod. cinched; achieved. It’s in the bag—as good as done. The election is in the bag unless the voters find out about my past.

2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. (see also bagged.) Kelly looks like he is in the bag.

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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

in the bag

Assured of a successful outcome; virtually accomplished or won.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

in the bag

Sure to succeed. The expression alludes to the game bag in which hunters placed small game like birds and which was called simply “a bag” from about 1600 on. However, transferring this idea to a future success did not occur until the first half of the twentieth century. “Don’t you worry, it’s all in the bag” is a relatively early appearance in print, in Raymond Postgate’s mystery, Verdict of Twelve (1940).

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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

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be in the bag
bag that!
parcel
bag and baggage
Bag it!
baggage
a bag/bundle of nerves

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释义	in the bag Related to in the bag: half in the bag in the bag Achieved or won almost as a certainty. Don't start to think we've got this game in the bag, gentlemen. I've seen teams make bigger comebacks than this, so we can't let up. And then, with the election all but in the bag, the report came out, and changed everything. See also: bag Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in the bag 1. Fig.* cinched; achieved. (Typically: be ~; have* something ~.) It's in the bag—as good as done. The election is in the bag unless the voters find out about my past. 2. Fig. Inf. intoxicated. (Typically: be ~.) Kelly looks like he is in the bag. John is in the bag and mean as hell. See also: bag McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. in the bag 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. See also: bag The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in the bag COMMON If something is in the bag, it is certain that you will get it or achieve it. Between you and me, Paul, it's in the bag. Unofficially, the job's yours. After being 23-16 up at the break, it seemed victory was in the bag for Ponty. Note: The bag referred to here is a hunting bag, in which hunters carry home the animals and birds they have shot. See also: bag Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. in the bag 1 (of something desirable) as good as secured. 2 drunk. US informal* See also: bag Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in the ˈbag (informal) (of a successful result) almost certain to be achieved: With a three-goal lead and only ten minutes left to play, victory seemed in the bag. See also: bag Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in the bag 1. mod. cinched; achieved. It’s in the bag—as good as done. The election is in the bag unless the voters find out about my past. 2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. (see also bagged.) Kelly looks like he is in the bag. See also: bag McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions in the bag Assured of a successful outcome; virtually accomplished or won. See also: bag American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. in the bag Sure to succeed. The expression alludes to the game bag in which hunters placed small game like birds and which was called simply “a bag” from about 1600 on. However, transferring this idea to a future success did not occur until the first half of the twentieth century. “Don’t you worry, it’s all in the bag” is a relatively early appearance in print, in Raymond Postgate’s mystery, Verdict of Twelve (1940). See also: bag The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be in the bag bag that! parcel bag and baggage Bag it! baggage a bag/bundle of nerves
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