1bar·gain 
/ˈbɑɚgən/ noun
plural bar·gains /ˈbɑɚgən/ noun [count] 1 : an agreement in which people or groups say they will do or give something in exchange for something else
▪ I think everyone involved was satisfied with the bargain we made. ▪ They've agreed to turn the land over to the state, and the state, as its part of the bargain, has agreed to keep it undeveloped. ▪ The union is trying to strike a bargain [=reach an agreement, make a deal] with the company. ▪ You're allowed to go to the football game tonight, but I expect you to keep your side of the bargain [=do what you agreed to do] and clean your room. — see also plea bargain 2 : something that is bought or sold for a price which is lower than the actual value : something bought or sold at a good price
▪ For that price, the suit is a (real) bargain. ▪ I got a bargain on the plane tickets. = The plane tickets were a bargain. ▪ She likes to hunt for bargains when she shops. — often used before another noun ▪ bargain airplane tickets ▪ The store has many items on sale at bargain prices.
▪ I think everyone involved was satisfied with the bargain we made. ▪ They've agreed to turn the land over to the state, and the state, as its part of the bargain, has agreed to keep it undeveloped. ▪ The union is trying to strike a bargain [=reach an agreement, make a deal] with the company. ▪ You're allowed to go to the football game tonight, but I expect you to keep your side of the bargain [=do what you agreed to do] and clean your room. — see also plea bargain
▪ For that price, the suit is a (real) bargain. ▪ I got a bargain on the plane tickets. = The plane tickets were a bargain. ▪ She likes to hunt for bargains when she shops. — often used before another noun ▪ bargain airplane tickets ▪ The store has many items on sale at bargain prices.
drive a hard bargain
◊If you drive a hard bargain, you do not agree easily to what other people want and are very determined to get what you want when you are discussing what will be done, especially in a business deal.
▪ You drive a hard bargain, but I'll accept your terms.
▪ You drive a hard bargain, but I'll accept your terms.
in the bargain or into the bargain
: in addition to what has been said : besides
▪ Locally grown food is fresher, and cheaper in/into the bargain. [=locally grown food is fresher and also cheaper]
▪ Locally grown food is fresher, and cheaper in/into the bargain. [=locally grown food is fresher and also cheaper]
