bargained away
Exchanged for less
To bargain away something is to give it up through negotiation, often implying a poor trade or unnecessary sacrifice: They bargained away their rights for short-term gains.
The phrase suggests relinquishing something valuable, sometimes carelessly or under pressure: The land was bargained away in a deal that benefited only the developers.
- horse tradingShrewd, give-and-take negotiation
- relinquishmentFormal giving up
- given upCeased attempting something
- let goCease holding something
- cedingFormally surrendering territory or rights
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