into the bargain

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.

Example Sentences

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

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Council leader Adam Hug said: "The people selling overpriced and often out-of-date sweets are cheating the UK taxpayer and very often swindling their customers into the bargain."

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"The people selling overpriced and often out-of-date sweets are cheating the UK taxpayer and very often swindling their customers into the bargain."

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

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“Hopefully, I will be in a position to make sure people from all communities are dealt into the bargain,” Graves said.

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