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Bargain I Picked Good Side Noun Bre ˈbɑːɡən
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BrE / ˈbɑːɡən / NAmE / ˈbɑːrɡən / |
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- 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 / - 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
- 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).
- to argue in an aggressive way and force somebody to agree on the best possible price or arrangement
- also; as well
- Volunteers learn a lot and enjoy themselves into the bargain.
- to make an agreement with somebody in which both sides have an advantage
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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