How to Pronounce "drive a hard bargain"
expression
DRYV-uh-HARD-BAR-guhn
DRYV-uh-HAHD-BAH-gin
Definition
To negotiate firmly and demand a lot in order to get the best possible deal when making an agreement or sale.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈbɑɹɡən/, /ˈbɑɹɡɪn
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /æɪ/ /hˈɑːd/ /bˈɑːɡɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV-uh-HARD-BAR-guhn
UK
DRYV-uh-HAHD-BAH-gin
Listen in Context
My father always drives a hard bargain when he buys a new car.
If you want a lower price, you have to drive a hard bargain.
The shop owner drives a hard bargain with all customers.
She really drives a hard bargain, but in the end, we got a fair deal.