in(to) the bargain
On top of everything else; in addition to what was already stated or expected. Their new head of research has multiple degrees—and is a classically trained pianist into the bargain! As if the strong winds weren't enough, we got hail in the bargain as well. You've been subpoenaed, but you already destroyed the documents the court wants to see? Oh great, you'll get obstruction charges in the bargain now too!
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into the bargain
Also, in the bargain. In addition, over and above what is expected. For example, The new researcher was an excellent chemist and a good programmer in the bargain, or It was very cold, and then rain and sleet were added into the bargain. These expressions transfer bargain in the sense of "a business agreement" to what is anticipated.
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into the bargain
in addition to what has already been mentioned or was expected.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
into the ˈbargain
(American English in the ˈbargain) as well; in addition: She gave us tea and some useful information into the bargain.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
into
/in the bargain Over and above what is expected; in addition.
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