Drive/strike a hard bargain
verb
To negotiate in a determined way to get favorable terms or a good price.
Though the seller was asking a high price for the house, John managed to drive a hard bargain and bought it at a much less price.
Often appears as...
- drive a hard bargain in business
- strike a hard bargain in negotiations
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To negotiate in a determined way to get favorable terms or a good price.
Though the seller was asking a high price for the house, John managed to drive a hard bargain and bought it at a much less price.
Often appears as...
- drive a hard bargain in business
- strike a hard bargain in negotiations
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negotiation Skill
This phrase suggests someone is skilled at negotiating to get what they want.
Despite the initial high prices, Mary knew how to strike a hard bargain and got the car for her budget.
Pro Tip 2/3Resolute Approach
Implying a firm and sometimes slightly aggressive negotiating method.
He's respected at the market because he drives a hard bargain and never wavers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Can imply being difficult in negotiations, which might be viewed as negative.
The vendor found it exhausting that the customer always struck a hard bargain over minimal discounts.
Pro Tip 1/3Negotiation Skill
This phrase suggests someone is skilled at negotiating to get what they want.
Despite the initial high prices, Mary knew how to strike a hard bargain and got the car for her budget.
Pro Tip 2/3Resolute Approach
Implying a firm and sometimes slightly aggressive negotiating method.
He's respected at the market because he drives a hard bargain and never wavers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Can imply being difficult in negotiations, which might be viewed as negative.
The vendor found it exhausting that the customer always struck a hard bargain over minimal discounts.
Pro Tip 1/3Negotiation Skill
This phrase suggests someone is skilled at negotiating to get what they want.
Despite the initial high prices, Mary knew how to strike a hard bargain and got the car for her budget.
Pro Tip 2/3Resolute Approach
Implying a firm and sometimes slightly aggressive negotiating method.
He's respected at the market because he drives a hard bargain and never wavers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
Can imply being difficult in negotiations, which might be viewed as negative.
The vendor found it exhausting that the customer always struck a hard bargain over minimal discounts.
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