an advantageous purchase, esp. one acquired at less than the usual cost

The sale offered bargains galore.

an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and receive in a transaction.

such an agreement as affecting one of the parties

a losing bargain.

something acquired by bargaining.

Informal . an agreeable person, esp. one who causes no trouble or difficulty (usually used in negative constructions)

His boss is no bargain.

to discuss the terms of a bargain; haggle; negotiate.

to come to an agreement; make a bargain

We bargained on a three-year term.

to arrange by bargain; negotiate

to bargain a new wage increase.

to anticipate as likely to occur; expect (usually fol. by a clause)

I'll bargain that he's going to give those company directors plenty of trouble.

bargain for, to anticipate or take into account

The job turned out to be more than he had bargained for.

bargain on, to expect or anticipate; count or rely on

You can't bargain on what she'll do in this situation.

in or into the bargain

over and above what has been stipulated; moreover; besides

The new housekeeper proved to be a fine cook in the bargain.

strike a bargain

to make a bargain; agree to terms

They were unable to strike a bargain because the owner's asking price was more than the prospective buyer could afford.

verb

aim for , anticipate , contemplate , count on , foresee , imagine , look for , plan on , reckon on , bargain