in the bag
Example Sentences
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Now it is possible to be three points clear and get first place in the bag.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Sales executive Joe Fontana thought he had a job in the bag, until his would-be employer contacted one of his former direct reports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Here’s the headline: You have unusually strong income security, with two Social Security checks, a pension, a spouse still earning a salary with another 80% pension on the way, and long-term-care insurance in the bag.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Is it presumptuous to say that an actor has an Oscar in the bag two weeks before the ceremony?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
He seemed to be ignoring them as he packed Dustfinger's things back in the bag, but she felt sure he was listening to every word they said.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
