horse trading

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horse trading

Two politicians engage in horse trading to pass the new bill.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining: The act of negotiating in a clever, often hard-nosed way, where each party makes concessions to reach a deal. This sense is often used in political or business contexts.
    • The swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining): The original, literal meaning referring to the act of trading horses, which historically involved intense and skillful negotiation over the value and qualities of the animals.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The final bill was a result of intense horse trading between the two political parties. (This shows the figurative use in politics.)
    • The old-fashioned horse trading at the county fair involved a lot of haggling and inspection of the animals. (This illustrates the original, literal meaning.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To engage in horse trading": To participate in shrewd, give-and-take negotiations.
    • The union leaders engaged in some tough horse trading with management before agreeing to the contract.
Variants and Related Words
  • Horse-trader (noun): A person who is skilled at making shrewd deals or negotiations.
    • He was known in the senate as a master horse-trader.
Synonyms
  • Bargaining: The negotiation of the terms of a transaction.
  • Haggling: Disputing or bargaining persistently, especially over the cost of something.
  • Wheeling and dealing: Engaging in clever, and sometimes slightly dishonest, business or political negotiations.
Related Phrases
  • Backroom dealing: Secret or private negotiations, often of a political nature, which can involve elements of horse trading.
    • The compromise was reached not on the floor but through backroom dealing.
Related Idioms
  • "To drive a hard bargain": To negotiate effectively and firmly, ensuring you get favorable terms. This is a key skill in horse trading.
    • Be careful when negotiating with her; she's known to drive a hard bargain.
horse trading

Two politicians engage in horse trading to pass the new bill.

Noun
  1. negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining
  2. the swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining)

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