bargain for something — ˈbargain for/on sth derived (usually in negative sentences) to expect sth to happen and be prepared for it • We hadn t bargained for this sudden change in the weather. • When he agreed to answer a few questions, he got more than he bargained for… … Useful english dictionary
bargain away — [phrasal verb] bargain (something) away or bargain away (something) : to lose or give up (something) as part of an agreement The employees on strike are concerned that the union will bargain away wage increases for other less desirable benefits.… … Useful english dictionary
bargain — [bär′gən] n. [ME & OFr bargaine < OFr bargaignier, to haggle < Frank * borganjan, to lend, akin to OE borgian,BORROW] 1. a mutual agreement or contract in which the parties settle on what should be given or done by each 2. the terms of such … English World dictionary
bargain — [n1] agreement arrangement, bond, business, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, engagement, negotiation, pact, pledge, promise, stipulation, transaction, treaty, understanding; concept 684 bargain [n2] something bought at cheap price… … New thesaurus
bargain — bar|gain1 [ bargən ] noun count ** 1. ) something you buy that costs much less than normal: You should be able to pick up a few good bargains. a ) a lower than usual price: Twenty dollars is a real bargain! 2. ) an agreement in which two people… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bargain on — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms bargain on : present tense I/you/we/they bargain on he/she/it bargains on present participle bargaining on past tense bargained on past participle bargained on bargain on something to expect something to… … English dictionary
bargain — n. & v. n. 1 a an agreement on the terms of a transaction or sale. b this seen from the buyer s viewpoint (a bad bargain). 2 something acquired or offered cheaply. v.intr. (often foll. by with, for) discuss the terms of a transaction (expected… … Useful english dictionary
bargain — bargainable, adj. bargainer, n. /bahr geuhn/, n. 1. an advantageous purchase, esp. one acquired at less than the usual cost: The sale offered bargains galore. 2. an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and… … Universalium
bargain — bar·gain 1 n often attrib [Old French bargaigne negotiation, haggling, from bargaignier to haggle] 1: an agreement between parties that settles what each gives or receives (as a promise or performance) in a transaction between them compare… … Law dictionary
bargain something away — ˌbargain sthaˈway derived to give sth away and not get sth of equal value in return • They felt that their leaders had bargained away their freedom. Main entry: ↑bargainderived … Useful english dictionary
