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Bargain I Picked Good Side Noun Bre ˈbɑːɡən

Word bargain
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈbɑːɡən / NAmE / ˈbɑːrɡən /
Example
  • i picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
  • the car was a bargain at that price.
  • bargain prices
  • he and his partner had made a bargain to tell each other everything.
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bargain

(noun)BrE / ˈbɑːɡən / NAmE / ˈbɑːrɡən /
  1. a thing bought for less than the usual price
    • I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
    • The car was a bargain at that price.
    • bargain prices
  2. an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do something for each other
    • He and his partner had made a bargain to tell each other everything.
    • I've done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the bargain (= do what you agreed in return).
    • Finally the two sides struck a bargain (= reached an agreement).
  3. to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement
  4. also; as well
    • Volunteers learn a lot and enjoy themselves into the bargain.
  5. to make an agreement with somebody in which both sides have an advantage
  6. Extra Examples

    • He’s very strong and completely fearless into the bargain.
    • Her part of the bargain was to look after the car.
    • I picked up a really good bargain in the market.
    • I’ll make a bargain with you.
    • The shop sells books at bargain-basement prices.
    • You haven’t kept your side of the bargain.
    • Finally the two sides struck a bargain.
    • I’ve done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the bargain.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French bargaine (noun), bargaignier (verb); probably of Germanic origin and related to German borgen ‘borrow’.
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