drive a hard bargain
US /draɪv ə hɑːrd ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/
UK /draɪv ə hɑːrd ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/

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negociar com firmeza, ser um negociador duro
to negotiate forcefully and refuse to make concessions
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She always drives a hard bargain, so be prepared to negotiate.
Ela sempre negocia com firmeza, então esteja preparado para negociar.
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The company is known to drive a hard bargain with its suppliers.
A empresa é conhecida por negociar com firmeza com seus fornecedores.