Noun
the swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining)
negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining
Source: WordNethorse-trading
We know that appropriators will fight these cutbacks. But by eliminating earmarks, we can stop the horse trading that grows agency budgets. Eric Cantor
In the memorandum, the CLP members also said that despite prima facie there was evidence of horse-trading and corrupt practices by Union ministers and not removing them from the Cabinet would be a “blot on democracy”. Source: Internet
After some old-fashioned horse trading, City of Bandera elected officials and staff got what they came for - a monitoring well located within the city limits. Source: Internet
After some horse-trading, the two parties are now trying to form a far-right, Euroskeptic populist government. Source: Internet
But they are potentially more influential for directing the funds and activities of these agencies, accessing information, and horse-trading political favors behind the scenes. Source: Internet
Blandino had to do some horse trading to get his ball, which was caught in the left field stands by noted YouTube home run retriever Zack Hample, who leaned over a small wall to make a backhanded catch. Source: Internet