
Bargain away
Subtle Loss
The phrase suggests giving up something valuable, often reluctantly, as a necessary cost of an agreement.

She felt she bargained away her privacy by accepting the job with its high salary.
Reflect Regret
It can imply a sense of regret or loss for what one has given up.

In hindsight, the musician believed he bargained away his creative control for early fame.
Negotiation Connotation
Used in contexts where negotiation takes place, highlighting the give-and-take aspect.

The union bargained away some benefits for a better overall wage increase.
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