bargaining chip

noun
UK: /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ tʃɪp/
US: /ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ tʃɪp/

  1. Something you offer someone to get what you want.

    1. The toy was a bargaining chip to get the child to behave. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government used the promise of tax cuts as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the unions. [ ] [ ]

  2. An advantage or resource that can be used to persuade someone to do something you want.

    1. Her knowledge was a valuable bargaining chip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's strong market position proved to be a significant bargaining chip during the merger talks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advantage asset leverage counter

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bargaining chip" in English means: Something you offer someone to get what you want., An advantage or resource that can be used to persuade someone to do something you want..

The phonetic transcription of "bargaining chip" is /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ tʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ tʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bargaining chip": advantage, asset, leverage, counter.

Example usage of "bargaining chip": "The toy was a bargaining chip to get the child to behave.". More examples on the page.