bargain for
To be ready for something to happen; to try to get a good deal.
Meanings
To expect or be prepared for something, especially in a situation that turns out to be more difficult than anticipated.
"Moving abroad was more than she had bargained for — the language barrier was exhausting."
"I got more than I bargained for."
To negotiate or haggle in order to obtain something at a desired price or on desired terms.
"Traders in the market were bargaining for lower prices on the spices."
The 'expect' sense is most common and often appears in the phrase 'more than I bargained for', indicating something turned out more difficult or extreme than expected. The literal 'negotiate' sense is also standard.
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