Get more than (one) bargained for In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get more than (one) bargained for", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eliza Chau calendar 2021-08-21 12:08

Meaning of Get more than (one) bargained for

Get more than (one) bargained for American verb phrase

To face a scenario or situation which has a negative result and is usually unexpected or hard to foresee.

Poor you, my little boy! I’m sure that you are getting more than you bargained for.

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Grammar and Usage of Get more than (one) bargained for

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The verb “get” should be conjugated according to its tense.

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To long for something/ to do something

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