"it's a date" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} it's a date
  1. (informal) It's a deal (used to show agreement to meet at a certain time and place) Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-it's_a_date-en-phrase-he~xNVN3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "\"We Don't have cows, but a neighbour up the road does if that's what takes your fancy,' Lara said, chuckling. 'Smart arse,' Mel scoffed. 'Well, it's a date, then. I'll be up in March. I'm so excited.'",
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