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at variance
/æt vˈɛɹiəns/
adjective
not in agreement with; different
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to bargain
/ˈbɑrɡɪn/, /ˈbɑrɡən/
verb
to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.
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bargaining
/ˈbɑɹɡɪnɪŋ/
noun
discussions to come to an agreement on conditions, prices, etc.
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bargaining chip
/bˈɑːɹɡɪnɪŋ tʃˈɪp/
noun
anything that gives an advantage to a person or group when trying to reach an agreement
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bargaining power
/bˈɑːɹɡɪnɪŋ pˈaʊɚ/
noun
the influence or power that a person or group has during discussions to reach an agreement that is to their advantage
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difference
/ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns/
noun
a disagreement on something
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different
/ˈdɪfɝənt/, /ˈdɪfɹənt/
adjective
not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.
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to discuss
/dɪˈskəs/
verb
to talk about something with someone
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discussion
/dɪˈskəʃən/
noun
a conversation with someone about a serious subject
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to drive / strike a hard bargain
phrase
to be tough and smart in negotiations, insisting on favorable terms to achieve a favorable outcome for oneself
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to go against
/ɡˌoʊ ɐɡˈɛnst/
verb
to disagree with or not fit well with a specific idea, concept, or standard
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to hammer out
/hˈæmɚɹ ˈaʊt/
verb
to come to an agreement or reach a decision after much time and effort
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inconsistently
/ɪnkənsˈɪstəntli/
adverb
in a way that does not stay the same or follow a clear pattern
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inconsistent
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
adjective
(of two statements, etc.) not agreeing with one another
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to hash out
/hˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
verb
to thoroughly discuss something in order for an agreement to be reached or a decision to be made
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to hold out
/hˈoʊld ˈaʊt/
verb
to wait or withhold something, often with the intention of negotiation or resistance
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horse trading
/hˈɔːɹs tɹˈeɪdɪŋ/
noun
discussions intended to reach an agreement in which each side tries to gain as many advantages as possible
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negotiable
/nəˈɡoʊʃəbəɫ/
adjective
able to be changed to discussed in order for an agreement to be reached
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to negotiate
/nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/, /nɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/
verb
to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one
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negotiation
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
formal discussion intended to reach an agreement
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out of keeping with
phrase
not in agreement with something; inappropriate in a specific situation
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out of kilter
phrase
not in agreement with; out of balance
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out of whack
phrase
not corresponding to or agreeing with something else
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parley
/ˈpɑɹɫi/
noun
a discussion in which opposing sides, usually enemies, try to reach an agreement
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to parley
/ˈpɑɹɫi/
verb
to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy
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red line
/ɹˈɛd lˈaɪn/
noun
a limit or boundary that is unchangeable and should not be violated
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dialogue
/ˈdaɪəˌɫɔɡ/
noun
a discussion between two groups or states, particularly one intended to resolve a problem
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the negotiating table
/nɪɡˈoʊʃɪˌeɪɾɪŋ tˈeɪbəl/
noun
a formal discussion in which people try to come to an agreement
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to talk over
/tˈɔːk ˈoʊvɚ/
verb
to thoroughly discuss something, particularly to reach an agreement or make a decision
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