drive a hard bargain

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to be tough in negotiating an agreement; to negotiate something in one's favor

EXAMPLE 1: I wanted to pay less for the car, but the salesman drove a hard bargain.

EXAMPLE 2: Eric drove a hard bargain and got the company to raise their salary offer by $15,000.