ˈbɑ:ɡɪn 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
him to bargain, but he
paid up; bargained with
her; bargained
for the table). øbargain
away part with for something
worthless (had bargained away the estate). bargain
basement the basement of a
shop where bargains are displayed. bargain for (or colloq. on) (usu. with neg.
actual or implied) be prepared for;
expect (didn't bargain for bad
weather;
more than I bargained for). bargain on
rely on.
drive a
hard bargain
pursue one's
own profit in a transaction keenly.
into (US in) the bargain
moreover; in
addition to
what was expected.
make (or strike) a bargain
agree a transaction. øøbargainer n. [ME f. OF bargaine, bargaignier, prob. f. Gmc]