1. A phrase that precedes an explanation. A: "But why's your mom so mad at you?" B: "OK, here's the deal—she caught me sneaking out again last night."Here's the deal: the publisher moved up the deadline, so I need to see an edited manuscript as soon as possible.
2. A phrase that precedes the presentation of an idea or plan. Here's the deal: I'll distract Mom while you grab the cookies.
Here’s the deal
tv. This is the plan, scheme, or proposition. Okay, here’s the deal. You pass the ball to Bob, and I’ll run in the opposite direction.