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Not a bad deal, eh?

Meaning

A way of suggesting that a situation, purchase, or arrangement is actually quite good. The eh adds a friendly, seeking-agreement vibe.

Friendly, colloquial

Used in a sentence

  • I got this lawnmower for half price, not a bad deal, eh?
  • We managed to get the hotel room for under a hundred bucks, not a bad deal, eh?
  • Eating lunch at the park today instead of the office is not a bad deal, eh?

The backstory

The eh is widely recognized as a Canadianism that migrated across the border into the Northern United States. It is a classic way to solicit a nod of approval.

Heard in

Upper Midwest / Minnesota

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