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horse trade

/ˈhɔːrs treɪd/

الترجمة: مفاوضات أو مقايضة تنطوي على مساومة ماهرة، وغالبًا ما يقدم كل طرف تنازلًا للوصول إلى اتفاق يعود بالنفع على الطرفين؛ وكانت في الأصل تشير إلى تجارة الخيول.

مدخل واحد

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/ˈhɔːrs treɪd/C1informalbusiness
  • arمفاوضات أو مقايضة تنطوي على مساومة ماهرة، وغالبًا ما يقدم كل طرف تنازلًا للوصول إلى اتفاق يعود بالنفع على الطرفين؛ وكانت في الأصل تشير إلى تجارة الخيول.

A negotiation or exchange involving shrewd bargaining, often where each party gives up something to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, originally referring to the trading of horses.

  1. Political or business negotiationC1informalamerican

    A process of bargaining or exchanging concessions to reach a mutually acceptable agreement, often involving complex or shrewd dealings.

    arمفاوضات سياسية أو تجارية

    • The two senators engaged in a horse trade to pass the bill.
    • The contract was finalized after weeks of horse trading between the companies.
    • Horse trading is common in international diplomacy.
  2. Literal trading of horsesB2formal

    The historical practice of buying, selling, or exchanging horses, often involving skilled negotiation.

    arتجارة الخيول

    • The farmer made a living through horse trade at the local market.
    • Horse trade was a vital part of the economy in the 19th century.
    • He learned the art of horse trade from his father.