Bargain away

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verb

To give something away as part of negotiating a deal or agreement.

In the negotiation, she bargained away her rights to the property to secure a higher monthly payment.
Visual representation of "bargain away" - To give something away as part of negotiating a deal or agreement.

Often appears as...

  • bargain away rights
  • bargain away property
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Subtle Loss

The phrase suggests giving up something valuable, often reluctantly, as a necessary cost of an agreement.

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She felt she bargained away her privacy by accepting the job with its high salary.
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Reflect Regret

It can imply a sense of regret or loss for what one has given up.

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In hindsight, the musician believed he bargained away his creative control for early fame.
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Negotiation Connotation

Used in contexts where negotiation takes place, highlighting the give-and-take aspect.

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The union bargained away some benefits for a better overall wage increase.
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