APAD: A bargain is a bargain

移花接木
楼主 (文学城)

 A bargain is a bargain

The proverb “a bargain is a bargain” is an old saying that emphasizes the importance of keeping promises and honoring agreements. It suggests that when two parties enter into an agreement, they should keep their word and respect the terms of the agreement. This proverb also implies that when a deal is made, it should not be reneged on,even if it seems disadvantageous later on, both parties should do their best to honor the agreement and fulfill their obligations. The proverb can also be used to remind people that it is important to be honest and dependable in any agreement or deal.

While the exact origin of the phrase is difficult to pinpoint, the concept of keeping one's word is a universal one found in many cultures and sayings. The core idea is that agreements should be honored. If you have agreed to something, you should fulfill your end of the bargain, even if you later feel like you made a mistake.

This proverb is often used in situations where someone is trying to renegotiate a deal or back out of a commitment. It's a reminder that once an agreement is made, it's binding.

It's related to other proverbs that emphasize keeping promises, such as "a word is a bond".

最西边的岛上
Yep. A promise is a promise too, even if “pound of flesh”,
最西边的岛上
but minus the blood, I hope ;-))
硅谷居士
A deal is a deal.
最西边的岛上
a friend is a friend
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7grizzly
Don't buy a pig in a poke.
妖妖灵
一言既出,驷马难追~
最西边的岛上
can a pig lie? :-))
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7grizzly
It has the option.
移花接木
If the piglet turned out be a kitten, good or bad?
移花接木
愿赌服输
移花接木
with high stakes sometimes
移花接木
almost a global consensus
最西边的岛上
veryFunny, as it’s much harder 2 put lipstick on a cat ;-)))
妖妖灵
这个恰如其分!