wheel and deal
to do a lot of complicated and sometimes dishonest deals, especially in politics or business

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wheel and deal
wheeling and dealing - complicated and sometimes dishonest agreements in business or politics that people try to achieve in order to make profits or get advantages.
He's the sort of guy that likes to drive fast cars and wheel and deal on the stock exchange.

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wheel and deal
take part in political or business dealing; to negotiate, to buy and sell something
There was a lot of wheeling and dealing going on before they built the new convention center.

The salesman likes to wheel and deal with his customers.

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wheel and deal
v. phr., slang To make many big plans or schemes; especially with important people in government and business; in matters of money and influence; handle money or power for your own advantage; plan important matters in a smart or skillful way and sometimes in a tricky, or not strictly honest way.
Mr. Smith made a fortune by wheeling and dealing on the stock market.
The senator got this law passed by wheeling and dealing in Congress.
■ wheeler-dealer n. phr., slang A person with power and control.
The biggest wheeler-dealer in the state has many friends in high places in business and government and is a rich man himself.

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