drive a hard bargain
to demand a lot or refuse to give much when making an agreement with someone

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drive a hard bargain
to demand a lot or refuse to give much when making an agreement with someone.
I'm impressed that you got Ј2000 for that car. You certainly drive a hard bargain.

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drive a hard bargain
to bargain hard and try to make an agreement to one's advantage; to conclude a bargain without making any concessions
The sales manager drives a hard bargain and it is difficult to negotiate with him.

Although the man drives a hard bargain, I like doing business with him.

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drive a hard bargain
See: DRIVE A BARGAIN.

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