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.