more than bargained for
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Idiomsmore than bargained formore than (someone/something) bargained forsomething in addition to what was expected.
The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for.Usage notes: often used with get: Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have gotten more than she bargained for in this job. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
more than something bargained formore than (someone/something) bargained forsomething in addition to what was expected. The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for.Usage notes: often used with get: Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have gotten more than she bargained for in this job. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
more than bargained formore than one thought one would get
The problems caused by the dishonest employee were more than the company bargained for.
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more than someone bargained formore than (someone/something) bargained forsomething in addition to what was expected. The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for.Usage notes: often used with get: Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have gotten more than she bargained for in this job. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
more than someone bargained formore than one thought one would get
The problems caused by the dishonest employee were more than the company bargained for.
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