Question 1

What does "bargain on" mean?

Accepted Answer

To plan for or expect something to happen, especially something that then turns out to be different from what was anticipated.

Question 2

How do you use "bargain on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

We hadn't bargained on the project taking three months longer than planned.

Question 3

Is "bargain on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bargain on" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very similar to 'bargain for' in the expectation sense. Also commonly used in the negative or with 'hadn't'. Slightly more British than American.

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