drive a hard bargain

idiomPart ofbargain

drive a hard bargain — idiom

1. to argue strongly so that you get the best possible deal for yourself, even when

1.idiom
Definition

to argue strongly so that you get the best possible deal for yourself, even when the other side is uncomfortable.

Example

The farmer drives a hard bargain when selling his apples to the supermarket.

Aunt Rosa always drives a hard bargain at the second-hand car lot.