in the bag
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ðə ˈbæɡ/
in the bag means: Certain or very likely to be achieved or won.
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SUCCESS ASSUREDB2
Certain or very likely to be achieved or won.
- The job is in the bag.
- They thought the match was in the bag before the final goal.
- Is the contract really in the bag yet?
DRUNKC2
Drunk after drinking alcohol.
- He was in the bag.
- After several whiskies, she was well in the bag.
- By midnight, half the guests were in the bag.
Questions about in the bag
What does in the bag mean?
Certain or very likely to be achieved or won.
What is in the bag in other languages?
Türkçe: çantada keklik · Español: asegurado · Français: dans la poche · Deutsch: in der Tasche · Italiano: in tasca · 日本語: 確実で
How do you pronounce in the bag?
It is pronounced /ɪn ðə ˈbæɡ/.
How do you use in the bag in a sentence?
The job is in the bag. They thought the match was in the bag before the final goal.
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