Definition of hard bargain in English:

hard bargain

noun ˌhɑːd ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n

1A transaction which is unfavourable or disadvantageous, especially financially, to the party agreeing to it. Later also: a difficult circumstance, situation, etc., especially one which results from a compromise or exchange.
2"to drive (also strike,etc.) a hard bargain": to be uncompromising in making a deal or deals.
3Originally and chiefly British Navy slang. A person who is not considered to be worth the wages he or she is paid; a useless or lazy person, a shirker; especially an incompetent member of the Royal Navy. In naval use more fully "King's (or Queen's) hard bargain". Now chiefly in historical contexts.

Origin

Early 17th century. From hard + bargain.

Definition of hard bargain in US English:

hard bargain

nounˌhɑːd ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n

1A transaction which is unfavourable or disadvantageous, especially financially, to the party agreeing to it. Later also: a difficult circumstance, situation, etc., especially one which results from a compromise or exchange.
2"to drive (also strike,etc.) a hard bargain": to be uncompromising in making a deal or deals.
3Originally and chiefly British Navy slang. A person who is not considered to be worth the wages he or she is paid; a useless or lazy person, a shirker; especially an incompetent member of the Royal Navy. In naval use more fully "King's (or Queen's) hard bargain". Now chiefly in historical contexts.

Origin

Early 17th century. From hard + bargain.

单词	hard bargain
释义	Definition of hard bargain in English: hard bargain noun ˌhɑːd ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n 1A transaction which is unfavourable or disadvantageous, especially financially, to the party agreeing to it. Later also: a difficult circumstance, situation, etc., especially one which results from a compromise or exchange. 2"to drive (also strike,etc.) a hard bargain": to be uncompromising in making a deal or deals. 3Originally and chiefly British Navy slang. A person who is not considered to be worth the wages he or she is paid; a useless or lazy person, a shirker; especially an incompetent member of the Royal Navy. In naval use more fully "King's (or Queen's) hard bargain". Now chiefly in historical contexts. Origin Early 17th century. From hard + bargain. Definition of hard bargain in US English: hard bargain nounˌhɑːd ˈbɑːɡ(ɪ)n 1A transaction which is unfavourable or disadvantageous, especially financially, to the party agreeing to it. Later also: a difficult circumstance, situation, etc., especially one which results from a compromise or exchange. 2"to drive (also strike,etc.) a hard bargain": to be uncompromising in making a deal or deals. 3Originally and chiefly British Navy slang. A person who is not considered to be worth the wages he or she is paid; a useless or lazy person, a shirker; especially an incompetent member of the Royal Navy. In naval use more fully "King's (or Queen's) hard bargain". Now chiefly in historical contexts. Origin Early 17th century. From hard + bargain.
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