bargain on
B2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To expect something to happen and include it in your plans.
Literal meaning: To base a bargain or plan on something — relatively transparent.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
neutral
To plan for or expect something to happen, especially something that then turns out to be different from what was anticipated.
"We hadn't bargained on the project taking three months longer than planned."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral
To rely on or count on something as part of a plan or strategy.
"The team was bargaining on good weather for the outdoor shoot."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Very similar to 'bargain for' in the expectation sense. Also commonly used in the negative or with 'hadn't'. Slightly more British than American.
Commonly used with
delay complication interference opposition outcome support
Forms
Base
bargain on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bargains on
he/she/it
Past simple
bargained on
yesterday
Past participle
bargained on
have + pp
-ing form
bargaining on
continuous
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