Strike a bargain/deal

phrase

To arrive at an agreement after discussion, especially in business or politics.

After hours of negotiation, we finally managed to strike a deal.
Visual representation of "strike a bargain/deal" - To arrive at an agreement after discussion, especially in business or politics.

Often appears as...

  • strike a hard bargain
  • struggle to strike a deal

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

To arrive at an agreement after discussion, especially in business or politics.

After hours of negotiation, we finally managed to strike a deal.
Visual representation of "strike a bargain/deal" - To arrive at an agreement after discussion, especially in business or politics.

Often appears as...

  • strike a hard bargain
  • struggle to strike a deal

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "strike a bargain/deal"
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Negotiation Outcome

Emphasizes a successful negotiation where both parties reached an agreement.

Illustration for Negotiation Outcome
They struck a bargain after debating the terms all morning.
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Effort Involved

Suggests that effort or compromise from both sides was necessary to reach the deal.

Illustration for Effort Involved
It wasn't easy, but we struck a deal with the supplier.
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Business Context

Often used within a business setting, but can be applied to personal agreements as well.

Illustration for Business Context
We struck a bargain at the flea market for that antique clock.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negotiation Outcome

Emphasizes a successful negotiation where both parties reached an agreement.

Illustration for Negotiation Outcome
They struck a bargain after debating the terms all morning.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Effort Involved

Suggests that effort or compromise from both sides was necessary to reach the deal.

Illustration for Effort Involved
It wasn't easy, but we struck a deal with the supplier.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Business Context

Often used within a business setting, but can be applied to personal agreements as well.

Illustration for Business Context
We struck a bargain at the flea market for that antique clock.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negotiation Outcome

Emphasizes a successful negotiation where both parties reached an agreement.

Illustration for Negotiation Outcome
They struck a bargain after debating the terms all morning.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Effort Involved

Suggests that effort or compromise from both sides was necessary to reach the deal.

Illustration for Effort Involved
It wasn't easy, but we struck a deal with the supplier.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Business Context

Often used within a business setting, but can be applied to personal agreements as well.

Illustration for Business Context
We struck a bargain at the flea market for that antique clock.
Visual representation of the word "Strike a bargain/deal"

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