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Idiom of Expressing Agreement

1. clinch a deal
reach the agreement
Agus' final argument made us to clinch the deal

2. gentleman's agreement
agreement is neither signed nor written, both parties trust each other completely
It was a gentleman's agreement. You can't change your mind now!

3. sign on the dotted line
formally give consent to something by signing an official document  
She consulted with her lawyer before signing on the dotted line

4. no strings attached
something is offered without any special conditions 
I managed to get a loan with no strings attached

5. square deal
a transation that is fair and honest
We've used the same supplier for years and we always get a square deal.

6. with one voice
two or more groups or organizations who are in complete agreement
For once the government and the trade unions are speaking with one voice

7. in black and white
have written proof of some agreement
Well, it is your own obligation. It's already in black and white in your contract

8. a done deal
an agreement or decision which has been reached on a certain matter
We're still considering several proposals, so it's not a done deal yet

9. a matter of form
do something out of politeness; accepted practice or the usual way of doing something 
I know we're in agreement, but I need your signature as a matter of form

10. signed, sealed and delivered
all the legal documents have been signed
It is hoped that the agreement will be signed, sealed and delivered before the end of the week

By : Yunita Indriana

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