1. an agreement between two parties to exchange goods or services
2. something bought or offered for sale at a price lower than usual

1. to negotiate the terms of an agreement or transaction
2. to expect or be prepared for something
Usage: usually in negative constructions

Examples

• We struck a bargain to split the profits equally.
• She found a great bargain on winter coats at the outlet store.
• The car was such a bargain at that price.
• He bargained with the vendor for a lower price.
• They bargained over the terms of the contract.
• I didn’t bargain for such heavy traffic on the way home.
• She got more than she bargained for when she volunteered to help.