drive a hard bargain

US /draɪv ə hɑːrd ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/
UK /draɪv ə hɑːrd ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/
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강경하게 협상하다, 흥정을 잘하다

to negotiate forcefully and refuse to make concessions

:
She always drives a hard bargain, so be prepared to negotiate.
그녀는 항상 강경하게 협상하니, 협상할 준비를 해.
The company is known to drive a hard bargain with its suppliers.
그 회사는 공급업체와 강경하게 협상하는 것으로 알려져 있다.