drive+a+bargain
41drive — v. & n. v. (past drove; past part. driven) 1 tr. (usu. foll. by away, back, in, out, to, etc.) urge in some direction, esp. forcibly (drove back the wolves). 2 tr. a (usu. foll. by to + infin., or to + verbal noun) compel or constrain forcibly… …
42bargain — noun 1》 an agreement between two or more people as to what each will do for the other. 2》 a thing bought or offered for sale for a lower price than normal. verb 1》 negotiate the terms of a transaction. 2》 (bargain for/on) be prepared for; expect …
43drive — [[t]draɪv[/t]] v. drove, driv•en, driv•ing, n. 1) to send, expel, or otherwise cause to move by force or compulsion: to drive away the flies[/ex] 2) to cause and guide the movement of (a vehicle, an animal, etc.): to drive a car; to drive a… …
44drive a hard bargain — to demand a lot or refuse to give much when making an agreement with someone. I m impressed that you got Ј2000 for that car. You certainly drive a hard bargain …
45drive a hard bargain — A person who drives a hard bargain always makes sure they gain advantage in a business deal. Be prepared for tough negotiations with Dan. He drives a hard bargain …
46drive a hard bargain — conclude a bargain without making any concessions Although he drives a hard bargain I like doing business with him …
47drive a hard bargain — pay a low price, negotiate firmly When buying land, Cal drives a hard bargain. He pays low prices …
48drive a hard bargain — be uncompromising in making a deal. → bargain …
49strike a hard bargain — drive/strike a hard ˈbargain idiom to argue in an aggressive way and force sb to agree on the best possible price or arrangement Main entry: ↑hardidiom …
50drive a hard bargain — negotiate unyieldingly, not compromise in bargaining …
