in the bag
phrase
1
as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
After the last goal, they knew their victory was in the bag.
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2
as in drunken
slang
being under the influence of alcohol
He called us at 2:00AM, in the bag and looking for a ride home.
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“In the bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20the%20bag. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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