into the bargain
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Definition
Adverb: In addition; over and above what is expected. Used to add an extra, often surprising or negative, piece of information to a statement.
Usage
This phrase is used to emphasize an additional fact, usually one that makes a situation more extreme, complete, or remarkable. It is placed at the end of a clause.
Examples
- The car was unreliable, and it used a lot of fuel into the bargain.
- She's a brilliant scientist and a talented musician into the bargain.
- He had to work late, and it started raining into the bargain.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often carries a slight nuance of something being "thrown in" as an extra, whether good or bad. It can imply the final, completing element of a situation.
- It is more common in British English than American English, where "to boot" or simply "also" are more frequent.
Variants and Related Words
- In the bargain: A less common variant with identical meaning.
- He was rude and unhelpful in the bargain.
Synonyms
- Additionally
- Furthermore
- Moreover
- As well
- To boot
- On top of that
Related Idioms
- To cap it all (off): Used to introduce the final and worst item in a list of bad things.
- The train was late, it was overcrowded, and to cap it all, I left my bag on board.
- The last/final straw: The last in a series of unpleasant events which makes the situation unbearable.
- His constant complaining was the final straw.
Adverb
- in addition; over and above what is expected
- He lost his wife in the bargain