bargain (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrɡɪn/
Definition
An agreement between two or more parties to exchange goods or services for a sum of money or other valuable consideration.
Examples
The couple reached a bargain on the price of the used car.
It was a fair bargain for both the buyer and the seller.
They made a bargain to share the profits equally.
How to Use bargain
- bargain for (prepositional phrase)
- To try to get something by discussing and agreeing on terms. — "They bargained for a lower rent."
- bargain on (prepositional phrase)
- To expect or rely on something happening, often as part of a deal. — "You can't bargain on his help; he's too unreliable."
- strike a bargain (idiom)
- To reach an agreement or deal. — "After hours of negotiation, they finally struck a bargain."
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