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drive a hard bargain

idiom

To negotiate forcefully.


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  1. 01

    bone hard

    As hard as a bone, rock hard.

  2. 02

    cold hard cash

    Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.

  3. 03

    die hard

    Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.

  4. 04

    drive a coach and horses through

    To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).

  5. 05

    drive a stake through its heart

    get rid of, destroy permanently or stop talking about

  6. 06

    drive a wedge

    To separate.

  7. 07

    drive away

    To force someone or something to leave

  8. 08

    drive back

    To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.

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