it's in the bag
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Certain to be won or achieved; a sure thing.
Register: neutral
Sources & notes
Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.
Common questions
What does “it's in the bag” mean?
Certain to be won or achieved; a sure thing.
Is “it's in the bag” formal or informal?
it's in the bag is generally neutral.