drive a hard bargain

US /draɪv ə hɑːrd ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/
UK /draɪv ə hɑːrd ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn/
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讨价还价很厉害, 强硬谈判

to negotiate forcefully and refuse to make concessions

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She always drives a hard bargain, so be prepared to negotiate.
她总是讨价还价很厉害,所以要准备好谈判。
The company is known to drive a hard bargain with its suppliers.
这家公司以与供应商讨价还价很厉害而闻名。