Matching Pairs Idioms for negotiatingOnline version Match the idioms with their meanings. by Euge Pasayo 1 Drive a hard bargain 2 The upper hand 3 Stick to your guns 4 A sticking point 5 Play cards right 6 A gentlemen's agreement 7 Go down the wire To be good at negotiating; defend your position and get the best possible deal. In a discussion, it is the point on which it is not possible to reach an agreement. To be determined and continue with your plan or opinion. An agreement that is based on trust and that's not written. To have more power than anyone else and as a result, to have the control. To make the best and most effective use of the resources. A decision or agreement taken at the very last minute.