
Bargain on
Expectation Clash
Use 'bargain on' when you expect one outcome but face another, often causing surprise or adjustment.

She bargained on a quiet evening, but the party next door changed that.
Plan Disruption
'Bargain on' can indicate a situation where your plans are interrupted by an unexpected event.

They bargained on sunny weather, yet it rained all week.
Hindsight Emphasis
'Bargain on' is often used retrospectively to express that an event was not anticipated.

I had bargained on a small gathering, not a full-blown surprise party.
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