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Discover LudwigThe phrase "in the bag" is correct and usable in written English
It is a common idiom that means something is certain or guaranteed to happen or to be achieved. Example: I studied hard for my exam, so I'm confident that an A grade is in the bag.
Idiom
In the bag.
To have something secured.
Dictionary
In the bag
adjective
Certain or extremely likely to occur; virtually assured of victory or success.
synonyms
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In the bag Can Poland's government survive?
In the bag.
Nothing is in the bag.
The state's in the bag.
Number four in the bag.
Receipt in the bag?
What have you got in the bag?
He was kind of in the bag.
But the nomination was in the bag!
Next election: in the bag.
Straight back in the bag.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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