bargain for

Take into account

To bargain for something is to expect or anticipate it, almost always in negative constructions: I didn't bargain for this much trouble, More than she bargained for.

The phrase suggests getting something—usually unwelcome—that wasn't part of the original calculation or agreement.

Related

make allowances · horse trading · plan on · factor in · unforeseen · surprise · reckon on · consider · eventuality · contingency · contemplate · take into account · negotiate · strike a deal · cut a deal · envisage · deal · reckon with

Opposites
expectation/anticipation

bargain foroverlook

Miss or commanding view

ignore · discount · disregard · underestimate · miss

negotiation/transaction

bargain fortake it or leave it

Non-negotiable final offer

overpay · capitulate

negotiation intent

bargain forbargain away

Sacrifice through poor negotiation

sell off · give away · relinquish · let go of · part with

Family

for, bargain, bargaining, bargains, bargained, bargainer, bargainers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G