deal killers
Agreement-ending obstacles
Deal killers are factors or issues that will cause a negotiation or transaction to fail.
In business and real estate, they're problems serious enough to make one party walk away: The inspection revealed deal killers—foundation cracks and mold throughout.
The term implies non-negotiable obstacles rather than mere complications.
- dealbreakerUnacceptable condition that ends talks
- showstopperSpectacular crowd-pleasing performance
- no goSlang for impossible
- sticking pointUnresolved issue blocking progress
- breakpointCode execution pause marker
obstacle · trust issues · hindrance · snag · miscommunication · setback · stumbling block · undervaluation · failure · red flags · due diligence · fine print · contract disputes · price inflation · impediment · power struggles · cold feet · buyer's remorse
deal killerssweeteners
Substances adding sweetness
incentives · selling points · catalysts · green lights · competitive advantages
deal killersnon-issues
Matters requiring no attention
nitpicks · minor details · small potatoes · quibbles · rounding errors
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