bargain (someone or something) down

bargain (someone or something) down

1. To convince someone to accept a lower price for something. Can you believe I bargained that guy down to $30 for the dresser? There's been a lot of interest in this house already, so I doubt you'll be able to bargain the seller down. That guy's a tough negotiator—good luck bargaining him down.

2. To agree to pay a lower price for something. Can you believe I bargained the price of that dresser down to $30? I don't have much cash on me. Any chance I can bargain the price of this lamp down a bit? It's a garage sale—of course we can bargain this sofa down!

See also: bargain, down

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bargain down

v.

1. To negotiate some lower price: I bargained the price down by $200. They want $30, but if you try, you can bargain it down to $20. If that offer is too expensive, bargain it down some more.

2. To negotiate with someone to pay a lower price: If I can't bargain him down to $20 dollars, I won't buy the coat. The savvy shopper bargained the clerk down.

See also: bargain, down

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