Drive/strike a hard bargain In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "drive/strike a hard bargain", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Mirabella Luu calendar 2020-12-14 11:12

Meaning of Drive/strike a hard bargain

Synonyms:

haggle about (something)

Drive/strike a hard bargain informal verb phrase

If you drive/strike a hard bargain, it mean that you expect a lot or want to pay little when you are making an agreement.

You drive a hard bargain, but I still accept your proposal.

It is really difficult to negotiate with her, she always strikes a hard bargain.

Other phrases about:

Fait accompli

Something has already been done or happned before we know it and can do nothing to change it other than accept it.

take (something) by the throat

To confront or deal with a problem in a direct and confident way

Best Bang for Your Buck

Something offers better value for your money.

going once, going twice, sold

The phrase is usually said by an auctioneer at the close of bidding for an item.

 

have (an amount of) plates spinning

To do or solve a variety of work or problems at the same time.

Grammar and Usage of Drive/strike a hard bargain

Verb Forms

  • to strike a bargain
  • drive/strike a hard bargain
  • driven a hard bargain
  • drives a hard bargain
  • drove a hard bargain
  • to drive a hard bargain
  • struck a hard bargain
  • striken a hard bargain

The verb "drive/strike" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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