make a bargain

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

To come to an agreement with someone.

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Examples (10)

  • Let's make a bargain: you do the dishes, and I'll cook dinner.
  • The two rival companies made a bargain to avoid a price war.
  • He tried to make a bargain with the prosecutor for a lighter sentence.
  • We have made a bargain with our neighbors to take turns looking after the pets.
  • In the story, the hero has to make a difficult bargain with the sorcerer.
  • The politicians made a secret bargain behind closed doors.
  • Making a bargain with him is risky, as he is known not to keep his promises.
  • I'll make a bargain with you—if you keep this secret, I'll owe you a big favor.
  • Before the merger, they had made a bargain that ensured no employees would be laid off.
  • Is it possible to make a bargain with the landlord for a lower rent?