horse trading
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Puzzle #182 · November 30, 2025
horse trading is literally the buying and selling of horses.
Figuratively any form of hard and shrewd bargaining, particularly in politics, is often called horse trading. A skilled negotiator may be called a good horse trader.
Figuratively any form of hard and shrewd bargaining, particularly in politics, is often called horse trading. A skilled negotiator may be called a good horse trader.
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