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Phrasal Verbs: Bargain
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Question 1 |
Choose the correct usage
He was successful in bargaining through the price of the pair of shoes he wanted to buy. | |
He was successful in bargaining down the price of the pair of shoes he wanted to buy. |
Question 1 Explanation:
The correct expression is Bargain down. Bargain down means ‘persuade someone to drop the price of something they're selling.’
Question 2 |
Choose the correct usage
I hadn't bargained for such a difficult interview. | |
I hadn't bargained in such a difficult interview |
Question 2 Explanation:
The correct expression is Bargain for. Bargain for means ‘Expect something to happen (usually negative)’
Question 3 |
Choose the correct usage
She hadn't bargained by being invited to the party. | |
She hadn't bargained on being invited to the party. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The correct expression is Bargain on. Bargain on means ‘Expect something to happen (usually negative)’
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