IV. Deals

I. The words below show some of the most common uses of the word deal.

a fair deal (= an equitable agreement)

to deal with (= to handle enquiries or take action to solve problems)

to deal a blow to (= to damage)

to deal in (= to do business, usually by buying and selling)

it's a deal (= I agree.)

a raw deal (= unfair treatment)

a good deal (= good value for the price paid)

to make a deal, to do a deal (= to come to an agreement)

a great deal (formal expression)

it's no big deal (= It's not important)

II. Complete these sentences using each of the phrases above in the appropriate form.

1 Mrs Barker................................................all requests for product information.

2 I couldn't find a client's phone number yesterday................................................., I thought, but my boss was furious.

3 The latest trade figures may................................................the government's hopes of an early recovery.

4 Women still often get..............................................at work — less pay for the same work and fewer opportunities for promotion.

5 The agreement included an attractive discount and two years' free maintenance, so it was…………………………..

6 I...............................................with you — if you replace me on Tuesday, I'll work for you on Saturday.

7 It was............................................., so both buyer and seller went away happy.

8 It's a large export company, which................................................all types of antique furniture and jewellery.

9 Of course we care................................................about the quality of service we provide.

10 A: I want $1,000.

B: Make it $950.

A: OK then, $950 -.................................................

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