horse-trad·ing
(hôrs′trā′dĭng)n. Negotiation characterized by hard bargaining and shrewd exchange: political horse-trading.
horse trade n.
horse′-trade′ v.
horse trader n.
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horse-trade
vb (
intr)
to buy and sell horsesto negotiate or bargain boldly and effectively
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| Verb | 1. | horse-trade - negotiate with much give and takenegociate - confer with another in order to come to terms or reach an agreement; "The parties negociated all night" |
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