deal breaker

A deal breaker is ‘the catch’ that a particular individual cannot overlook and ultimately outweighs any redeeming quality the individual may possess.

The deal breaker was that he was married with kids and I don't condone adultery.

deal breaker by Irish Red August 24, 2006

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deal breaker

An issue within a relationship that constitutes one partner breaking up with the other. Note that they do not need to be a "good" reason by society's standards, but are specific and individual to each relationship.

I can't believe he broke up with her because she didn't put out after 10 dates. I guess to him, that was a "deal breaker".

deal breaker by CGH May 11, 2006

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deal breaker

Some aspect of a deal you make with another person (could be anything from a job offer to a relationship) that prevents you from being able to do it.

When you're facing a situation where there are catches to something, the deal breaker is that one catch that you cannot overlook and/or tolerate.

After looking at this job offer, I could tolerate the lousy shifts, poor pay and even the job being not that great. Having to put up with a two hour drive two and from work every day? Sorry but that's the deal breaker.

deal breaker by Optimist with experience October 22, 2008

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deal breaker

An insensitive term used by a partner in a relationship to refer to the often materialistic demands expected to be gained from the opposite partner's expense. That is, a "deal breaker" is a goal, requirement, or condition that must be met in order to keep the other person's supposed love for you.

Female partner: If we cannot afford a wedding within the next three months, that's a deal breaker for me.
Male partner: If you cannot be patient, that's a deal breaker for me.

deal breaker by Ray Stinkle February 27, 2015