“Drive a hard bargain”

Definition

To negotiate in a tough way.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "Drive a hard bargain".”

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What does "Drive a hard bargain" mean?
"Drive a hard bargain" means to negotiate in a tough way..
How do you use "Drive a hard bargain" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "Drive a hard bargain"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Drive a hard bargain"?
Жёстко торговаться или вести переговоры. / Կոշտ բանակցել։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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