Bargain For

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrɡən fɔr/

Definitions of bargain for

noun a thing that is bought or offered for sale at a price that is lower than the actual value

Example Sentences

A1 I didn't know what to bargain for at the flea market.

A2 She got more than she bargained for when she bought that old book.

B1 The car salesman tried to convince me that I was getting a good bargain for the price.

B2 I got a great bargain for this designer handbag at the outlet store.

C1 The negotiation resulted in a bargain for both parties involved.

C2 He knew he had struck a bargain for the rare painting at the auction.

preposition used to indicate that something is included as part of an agreement or arrangement

Example Sentences

A1 I didn't bargain for this rainy weather on our picnic.

A2 She didn't bargain for the long hours when she took the job.

B1 I didn't bargain for the traffic on my way to the airport.

B2 They didn't bargain for the unexpected expenses during their vacation.

C1 The company didn't bargain for the negative publicity after the scandal.

C2 He didn't bargain for the level of responsibility that came with the promotion.

Examples of bargain for in a Sentence

formal When purchasing a car, you must be aware of all the costs involved and not just the initial price that you bargain for.

informal I didn't realize there would be so many extra fees to bargain for when buying this phone.

slang I thought I was getting a great deal on this jacket, but there were some hidden defects that I didn't bargain for.

figurative She never expected to fall in love with him, it was a twist she hadn't bargained for.

Grammatical Forms of bargain for

past tense

bargained for

plural

bargain for

comparative

more bargained for

superlative

most bargained for

present tense

bargain for

future tense

will bargain for

perfect tense

have bargained for

continuous tense

bargaining for

singular

bargain for

positive degree

bargain for

infinitive

to bargain for

gerund

bargaining for

participle

bargained for

Origin and Evolution of bargain for

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'bargain for' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'bargaignier' meaning to haggle or barter.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'bargain for' evolved to mean to expect or anticipate something, often in a negotiation or agreement context.