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English Dictionary bargain on phrasal verb - (usually in negative sentences) to expect something to happen and be prepared for it
- ● We hadn't bargained for this sudden change in the weather.
- ● When he agreed to answer a few questions, he got more than he bargained for (= he got more questions, or more difficult ones, than he had expected).
- bargain for/on something doing something
● I didn't bargain on finding them here as well. - bargain for/on something/somebody doing something
● I hadn't bargained on them being here.
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Idiomsbargain onto plan or expect something
We did not bargain on having heavy rain during our summer birthday party.
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bargain on somethingto plan or expect something
We did not bargain on having heavy rain during our summer birthday party.
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bargain on{v.} To be ready for; expect.
When John started a fight with the smaller boy he got more than he bargained for. The final cost of building the house was much more than they had bargained on. Compare: COUNT ON.
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