Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweeten-a-deal
idiom
ˈswiːtən ə diːl
Definition
To make a deal more appealing or attractive, often by adding extra benefits or concessions.
Examples
- They agreed to sweeten the deal by offering a lower interest rate on the loan.
- To sweeten the deal, the company included a year of free maintenance with the purchase.
- He decided to sweeten the deal by promising additional bonuses for performance.
Meaning
The phrase ‘sweeten a deal’ refers to the act of enhancing the terms of an agreement or negotiation to encourage acceptance by the other party.
Synonyms
- make more attractive
- enhance the offer
- improve the terms
