English / idiom
More than I Bargained for
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Encountering much more trouble, difficulty, or complication than originally anticipated.
In context
01
Fixing the plumbing in this ancient villa turned out to be far more than I bargained for.
02
Managing two international departments simultaneously gave Lisa much more than she bargained for.
Synonyms
unexpected hardship,bite off more than one can chew,unwelcome complication
Antonyms
walk in the park,as expected,smooth sailing
Collocations
get more than one bargained for,prove to be more than bargained for,far more than bargained for