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(to) close the deal
→ to reach an agreement during a negotiation
Example: If you can take $5,000 off the price of the house, we can close the deal now.
(to) give someone a ring
→ to call someone on the telephone
Example: I'll give you a ring in the morning so we can make plans for tomorrow night.
(to) haggle
→ to argue over a price
Example: Greg haggled with the eBay seller and ended up saving $15 off the price of the guitar.
in mint condition
→ in excellent condition; like new
Example: David has a large collection of old comic books in mint condition.
lemon
→ a car that doesn't work well
Example: Molly's car is in the repair shop every month. What a lemon!
(to) miss out (on)
→ to lose an opportunity; to not experience
Example: Sara submitted her application too late and missed out on the opportunity to spend the semester in Paris.
money is tight
→ to not have a lot of money
Example: Money is tight for Paul and Wendy right now, with two kids in college.
(to) nickel and dime someone
→ two definitions: 1) to argue with someone over a small amount of money. 2) to annoy someone by charging for every small thing.
Example 1: Mepstein Industries has a reputation for being cheap. People say they nickel and dime their suppliers.
Example 2: Fred complained that the hotel nickel and dimed him by charging for local phone calls, Internet, and a pass for the gym.
(to) reach an agreement
→ to make an agreement
Example: We negotiated for several days before finally reaching an agreement.
(to) sleep on it
→ to take a day to think about a decision
Example: I can't give you an answer now regarding the job offer. I need to sleep on it.
(to) split the difference
→ to share a difference in cost 50-50
Example: You asked for a salary of $60,000, and we said the position paid $52,000. Let's split the difference and say $56,000.
(a) steal
→ a very good price
Example: You bought a new computer for $199? What a steal!
(to) swing by
→ to visit someone or a place for a short period of time; to make a quick visit
Example: I forgot my jacket at your house last night. Let me swing by after work and pick it up.
(to) take for a test drive
→ to drive a car to see how it runs
Example: Before he bought his new BMW, Jim took it for a test drive.
The last thing I need is
→ I definitely don't need; I really don't want
Example: I hope Rick and Jenny are planning to stay at a hotel when they visit town. The last thing I need is more houseguests!
you've got a deal
→ I agree; I agree to your terms
Example: You want $99 for that dining room table? You've got a deal!
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