hard bargain

Idioms  

1. see under drive a hard bargain.

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Example Sentences

Since they haggle on behalf of health plans that collectively enroll hundreds of millions of Americans, these PBMs have considerable leverage, and should theoretically drive a hard bargain and win enormous discounts.

From Salon

Some EU coastal states, like France and Denmark, are prepared to drive a hard bargain, demanding that London concedes on fishing rights in return for things it wants.

From BBC

Some eyebrows were raised when PSG paid such a large fee for Doue in the summer, but Rennes are as good at driving a hard bargain as they are producing young gems.

From BBC

"This is where we will drive a hard bargain, and problems could arise," cautions Mr Dhar.

From BBC

They drove a hard bargain when they got home to Bari.

From Slate