Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-bag
idiom
/ɪn ðə bæg/
Definition
A phrase indicating that something is certain or guaranteed.
Examples
- After training hard for the competition, she felt her victory was in-the-bag.
- With a strong lead in the polls, the candidate’s win seemed to be in-the-bag.
Meaning
When something is ‘in-the-bag’, it means that it is assured or that the outcome is very likely to be successful.
Synonyms
- certain
- secure
- guaranteed
- assured
