We've found 5 phrases for bargain (0.11 seconds):

ask my arse »    A common reply to any question; still deemed wit at sea, and formerly at court, under the denomination of selling bargains.

hold up one's end »    To hold up one's end of the bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.

jew down »    To bargain or haggle with a seller in order to obtain a lower price for a good or service.

one of his majesty's bad bargains »    A worthless soldier, a malingeror.

sell a bargain »    A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".

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