Horse Trading (Noun)
Meaning 1
Negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The old rancher was known for his shrewd horse trading, often coming out on top in deals with neighboring farmers.
- At the county fair, horse trading was a time-honored tradition, with buyers and sellers haggling over the price of a prized stallion.
- The cowboy spent all morning horse trading, eventually exchanging his trusty mare for a younger, faster gelding.
- Horse trading was a common practice on the frontier, where a good horse could mean the difference between life and death.
- After hours of horse trading, the two men finally agreed on a price for the palomino, shaking hands to seal the deal.