Bargain on

phrasal verb

To expect something and plan accordingly.

I bargained on getting a raise this year, but the company decided not to give any.
Visual representation of "bargain on" - To expect something and plan accordingly.

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  • bargain on something
  • bargain on it
phrasal verb

To expect something and plan accordingly.

I bargained on getting a raise this year, but the company decided not to give any.
Visual representation of "bargain on" - To expect something and plan accordingly.

Often appears as...

  • bargain on something
  • bargain on it
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "bargain on"
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Expectation Clash

Use 'bargain on' when you expect one outcome but face another, often causing surprise or adjustment.

Illustration for Expectation Clash
She bargained on a quiet evening, but the party next door changed that.
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Plan Disruption

'Bargain on' can indicate a situation where your plans are interrupted by an unexpected event.

Illustration for Plan Disruption
They bargained on sunny weather, yet it rained all week.
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Hindsight Emphasis

'Bargain on' is often used retrospectively to express that an event was not anticipated.

Illustration for Hindsight Emphasis
I had bargained on a small gathering, not a full-blown surprise party.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Clash

Use 'bargain on' when you expect one outcome but face another, often causing surprise or adjustment.

Illustration for Expectation Clash
She bargained on a quiet evening, but the party next door changed that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Plan Disruption

'Bargain on' can indicate a situation where your plans are interrupted by an unexpected event.

Illustration for Plan Disruption
They bargained on sunny weather, yet it rained all week.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hindsight Emphasis

'Bargain on' is often used retrospectively to express that an event was not anticipated.

Illustration for Hindsight Emphasis
I had bargained on a small gathering, not a full-blown surprise party.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation Clash

Use 'bargain on' when you expect one outcome but face another, often causing surprise or adjustment.

Illustration for Expectation Clash
She bargained on a quiet evening, but the party next door changed that.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Plan Disruption

'Bargain on' can indicate a situation where your plans are interrupted by an unexpected event.

Illustration for Plan Disruption
They bargained on sunny weather, yet it rained all week.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hindsight Emphasis

'Bargain on' is often used retrospectively to express that an event was not anticipated.

Illustration for Hindsight Emphasis
I had bargained on a small gathering, not a full-blown surprise party.
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