Drive A Hard Bargain Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Drive A Hard Bargain Idiom mean?

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drive a hard bargain What does drive a hard bargain mean?	to conclude a bargain without making any concessions	Although the man drives a hard bargain, I like doing business with him.
drive a hard bargain What does drive a hard bargain mean?	to bargain hard and try to make an agreement to one's advantage	The sales manager drives a hard bargain and it is difficult to negotiate with him.
drive a hard bargain What does drive a hard bargain mean?	to conclude a bargain without making any concessions	Although the man drives a hard bargain, I like doing business with him.
drive a hard bargain What does drive a hard bargain mean?	to bargain hard and try to make an agreement to one's advantage	The sales manager drives a hard bargain and it is difficult to negotiate with him.
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Drive A Hard Bargain Idiom