Question 1

What does "bargain for" mean?

Accepted Answer

To expect or be prepared for something, especially in a situation that turns out to be more difficult than anticipated.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Moving abroad was more than she had bargained for — the language barrier was exhausting.

Question 3

Is "bargain for" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bargain for" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The 'expect' sense is most common and often appears in the phrase 'more than I bargained for', indicating something turned out more difficult or extreme than expected. The literal 'negotiate' sense is also standard.

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