To say the least, I didn't drive a particularly hard bargain.
However, he was not going without a last attempt to drive a bargain.
I drove a hard bargain with the King before giving in.
It is too much like attempting to drive a bargain.
The woman who drove such a hard bargain wanted to give him a horse.
She is a lady who drives a very hard bargain, I have to say.
I turned to Alfred, prepared to drive a hard bargain.
Trust him to drive a hard bargain, perhaps, but to keep it to the bitter end.
Good deals are possible if you know your instrument, or take along someone who does, and can drive a hard bargain.
Apple probably drive a very hard bargain but you can see why manufacturers play along.