drive a hard bargain

: to frighten or prod (game, cattle, etc.) into moving in a desired direction

: to go through (an area) driving game animals

: to carry on or through energetically

: an act of driving:

: a trip in a carriage or automobile

: an instance of collecting and moving animals (such as game or cattle) together in a desired direction

: not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure

: not capable of being spread : very firm

: having a harsh or acid taste

: with great or utmost effort or energy : strenuously

: in a violent manner : fiercely

: to the full extent

: an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other

: something acquired by or as if by negotiating over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract

: a transaction, situation, or event regarded in the light of its results

: to negotiate over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract : haggle

: to come to terms : agree

: to bring to a desired level by bargaining