bargaining chip

noun

: something that can be used to gain an advantage when trying to make a deal or an agreement

The workers used the threat of a strike as a bargaining chip in their negotiations.

Examples of bargaining chip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fetterman has lampooned Democrats for using a potential shutdown as a bargaining chip, something the party has regularly condemned Republicans for doing in the past, while Paul blasted Republicans for wanting to continue with Biden-era spending levels. —Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025

The news also doesn't change Boeing's status as a key bargaining chip in trade talks. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025

When the Newsom administration used telework as a bargaining chip in the most recent round of negotiations, some labor groups interpreted that as a major shift — one that served labor in its fight for better hybrid work protections moving forward. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Tariffs have become a standing policy tool rather than a temporary bargaining chip. —Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for bargaining chip

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