deal

a big deal a thing considered important. informal

big deal! used to express contempt for something regarded as impressive or important by another person. informal

cut a deal come to an arrangement, especially in business; make a deal. North American informal

☞ Cut here relates to the informal sense of the noun cut as 'a share of profits'.

a done deal: seedone.

a fair deal: seefair.

a raw (or rough) deal a situation in which someone receives unfair or harsh treatment. informal

the real deal: seereal.

a square deal a fair bargain or treatment.

☞ Square here has the sense of 'honest', which as an adjective was associated originally with honourable play at cards. See also on the square atsquare.

wheel and deal: seewheel.