ALL meanings of in the bargain
in the bar·gain
I i - noun in the bargain an advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost: The sale offered bargains galore. 1
- noun in the bargain an agreement between parties settling what each shall give and take or perform and receive in a transaction. 1
- noun in the bargain such an agreement as affecting one of the parties: a losing bargain. 1
- noun in the bargain something acquired by bargaining. 1
- noun in the bargain Informal. an agreeable person, especially one who causes no trouble or difficulty (usually used in negative constructions): His boss is no bargain. 1
- verb without object in the bargain to discuss the terms of a bargain; haggle; negotiate. 1
- verb without object in the bargain to come to an agreement; make a bargain: We bargained on a three-year term. 1
- verb with object in the bargain to arrange by bargain; negotiate: to bargain a new wage increase. 1
- verb with object in the bargain to anticipate as likely to occur; expect (usually followed by a clause): I'll bargain that he's going to give those company directors plenty of trouble. 1
- idioms in the bargain in / into the bargain, over and above what has been stipulated; moreover; besides: The new housekeeper proved to be a fine cook in the bargain. 1
- idioms in the bargain strike a bargain, to make a bargain; agree to terms: They were unable to strike a bargain because the owner's asking price was more than the prospective buyer could afford. 1
- adverb in the bargain included 1