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into the bargain

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  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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He would obviously have to include private mortgage insurance, property taxes, closing costs, lawyer fees etc., into the bargain too.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

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

If Hajdukovic can show that anti-matter particles fall "upwards", he not only opens the way to some form of demonstrable anti-gravity on earth, he almost certainly wins a Nobel prize into the bargain.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2016

He could run up the long garden paths of the quality an’ save Pat’s poor legs an’ earn a few pennies into the bargain.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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