Done-deal Edit Meaning

1.

1) A reference to the closing of a business deal, post-fact.

2) A misnomer in reference to the closure of a business deal. Often accompanied by a handshake and a) sans written contract, or b) with contract containing too many variables. Precedes checks bouncing, "personnel realignment," budget adjustments by the committee, re-proposals.

1) It's a done deal, and it went through last month.

2) It's a done deal, and it'll go through soon.