into the bargain

Idioms  

1. Also, in the bargain. In addition, over and above what is expected. For example, The new researcher was an excellent chemist and a good programmer in the bargain, or It was very cold, and then rain and sleet were added into the bargain. These expressions transfer bargain in the sense of “a business agreement” to what is anticipated.

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into the bargain

It produces 20 million barrels of oil daily, roughly what it consumes, while exporting liquified natural gas and being the world’s largest gas producer into the bargain.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026

She conceded just 17 runs in her 10 overs, three of which were maidens and into the bargain accounted for four wickets.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025

The Blockhead was as talented at making money as his old man, and into the bargain, he was well-liked.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2021

"And into the bargain, the white suit! This was flash of the highest order, and it made thousands of people my age want not only to be writers, but to be Tom Wolfe."

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2018

"Hmm. That is a nasty bump you've suffered, though. Come. No use getting drenched into the bargain."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood

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