horse-trade

• Négocier de manière astucieuse et souvent contestable, en particulier en politique ou en affaires, généralement par des échanges de concessions réciproques.

A verb meaning to engage in shrewd, often contentious bargaining or political negotiation, typically involving reciprocal concessions.

1. Negotiate with give and takeC1informalamerican

   To engage in complex bargaining or negotiation, often involving concessions and compromises from both sides.

   Marchander

   • The two politicians horse-traded for hours to reach a compromise on the bill.
   • In business, you often have to horse-trade to get the best deal.
   • They horse-traded over the terms of the contract until both parties were satisfied.

   Synonymesbargaindickerhagglenegotiate