into the bargain

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in the bargain . In addition, over and above what is expected. For example, The new researcher was an excellent chemist and a good programmer in the bargain , or It was very cold, and then rain and sleet were added into the bargain . These expressions transfer bargain in the sense of “a business agreement” to what is anticipated.

Example Sentences

Council leader Adam Hug said: "The people selling overpriced and often out-of-date sweets are cheating the UK taxpayer and very often swindling their customers into the bargain."

From BBC

"The people selling overpriced and often out-of-date sweets are cheating the UK taxpayer and very often swindling their customers into the bargain."

From BBC

The Blockhead was as talented at making money as his old man, and into the bargain, he was well-liked.

From Washington Post

“Hopefully, I will be in a position to make sure people from all communities are dealt into the bargain,” Graves said.

From Washington Post

At this point, the Quest works so well by itself that it’s a great system in its own right, and it’s also a credible PC headset into the bargain.

From The Verge

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