in the bag

in the bag(
ihn
 
thuh
 
bahg
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. en la bolsa
What's in the bag? - My laptop and a book.¿Qué tienes en la bolsa? - Mi portátil y un libro.
2.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(a sure thing)
a. cosa segura
According to the most recent polls, his election seems to be in the bag.Según las últimas encuestas, su victoria parece ser cosa segura.
b. en el bote
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
The home team leads four goals to one in the eightieth minute. They have the game in the bag.El equipo local lleva una ventaja de cuatro goles a uno en el minuto ochenta. Tiene el partido en el bote.
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