make a deal (with one)

make a deal (with one)

To successfully achieve or negotiate a deal or agreement, especially regarding an acceptable price or exchange for something. The president made a deal with industrial lobbyists, promising to reduce taxes in exchange for jobs returning to the country. It was going to cost me a fortune to get the car fixed, but I made a deal with my mechanic to lower the price since I had been a loyal customer for so long. Look, I simply can't afford to pay that much, so let's make a deal, shall we?
See also: deal, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a deal with someone

to strike a bargain with someone. I want to buy your car and I think I can make a deal with you. I will make a deal with you that you will like.
See also: deal, make
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • make a deal with
  • strike a deal
  • strike a bargain
  • square deal
  • square deal, a
  • a square deal
  • take the body
  • deal out
  • drug deal
  • deal with