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bargain for/on sth

Phrasal Verb with bargain
 
 
/ˈbɑːgɪn/ verb [I]

Definition

to expect or be prepared for something: We hadn't bargained on such a long wait. The stormy weather proved to be more than anybody bargained for.
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