An instance of double dealing.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of double-deal

(literally) An authentic bargain. / (idiomatic) A beneficial result or favorable state-of-affairs.

(idiomatic) A situation in which a person is taken advantage of or treated unfairly; a situation in which a person is led to expect something, but receives nothing or much less than expected.

plural of package deal

(idiomatic) An issue which causes a relationship (especially in business) to fail.

A circumstance in which two or more items are provided together, especially if it is impossible to obtain one without also receiving the other.

plural of raw deal

(idiomatic, informal, ironic) Indicates that something is not important or impressive; so what.

(idiomatic, informal, often sarcastic) Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement. / (idiomatic, informal) Someone very important; a VIP.