bargaining power

idiomPart ofbargaining

bargaining power — idiom

1. the amount of influence someone has in a negotiation, based on what they can off

1.idiom
Definition

the amount of influence someone has in a negotiation, based on what they can offer or take away

Example

When a company is the only employer in town, workers have very little bargaining power.

Sahil's unique programming skills gave him strong bargaining power when he asked for a raise.