Bargain for Meaning in English
expression
Definição
To expect or prepare for something, often something difficult, surprising, or challenging. Usually used in negative forms like 'more than I bargained for.'
Uso & Nuances
This phrase is mostly used with 'more than' or 'less than' to mean an unexpected challenge or consequence. It's informal and often appears in spoken English. Don't use it for regular shopping 'bargains'; it's about expectations, not prices.
Frases de Exemplo
I didn't bargain for the test to be this hard.
basic
Moving to a new city was more than I bargained for.
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She got more work than she had bargained for.
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I signed up for a simple task but it was way more than I bargained for.
natural
Trust me, parenting is much more than you bargain for.
natural
He walked into the meeting not knowing what he had bargained for.
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