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Meaning of offer one can't refuse | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An offer from one side in a transaction with terms so attractive that the other side is almost guaranteed to accept.
idiomatic
A threatening offer by one party for which the results of failing to accept are so unattractive that the other party is almost compelled to accept.
idiomatic

Examples

“But in 2001 the government of Singapore made him an offer he couldn't refuse: the directorship of the brand new Genome Institute along with a $25 million starting budget.”

“The Mafia godfather Rocco . . . makes Jack an offer he can't refuse: marry Carol or else.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

offer one's condolences offer versus serve offer wanted Offered offeree Offerer