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bargain

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DRIVE A BARGAIN,

IN THE BARGAIN or INTO THE BARGAIN.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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in the bargain

[in the bargain] or [into the bargain] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; also. * /Frank is a teacher, and an artist into the bargain./ * /The heat failed, and then […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

drive a bargain

[drive a bargain] {v. phr.} 1. To buy or sell at a good price; succeed in a trade or deal. * /Tom's collie is a champion; it should be easy […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

bargain for

[bargain for] or [bargain on] {v.} To be ready for; expect. * /When John started a fight with the smaller boy he got more than he bargained for./ * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

strike a bargain

[strike a bargain] {v. phr.} To arrive at a price satisfactory to both the buyer and the seller. * /After a great deal of haggling, they managed to strike a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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