English / idiom
In the Bag
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Virtually certain to be won, achieved, or successfully secured
In context
01
After weeks of rigorous practice, the amateur chess player felt the tournament victory was in the bag.
02
Don't assume the photography award is in the bag until the judges announce the final verdict.
Synonyms
assured,clinched,wrapped up
Antonyms
up in the air,uncertain,doubtful
Collocations
pretty much in the bag,feel victory is in the bag,think it is in the bag