idioms using “bag”

In the bag

To be so near to accomplishing something that one can assume success

“Sayako-san defends her thesis this afternoon. She has her PhD in the bag.”

Bags under one’s eyes

To be very tired

“Inoue-san has bags under his eyes; the long hours are really starting to be too much.”

Grab bag

An unusual assortment

“Takahashi-san has an entire grab bag of personal issues to deal with and should really see a therapist.”

Baggage

Personal problems from the past

“Kaoru-san is realizing that her fianc? has too much baggage and is thinking about canceling her engagement.”

Bag it

Forget it, put it in the trash bag

“It’s too windy to ski today so let’s just bag it and build a fire.”