Phrase guide

in the bargain

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Synonym of into the bargain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: into the bargain

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in addition; over and above what is expected

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He lost his wife in the bargain

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: into the bargain

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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