Learn · Sentences Bargaining

If you can’t bring down the price, I’ll have to look elsewhere.

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Sentence

Narrator

If you can’t bring down the price, I’ll have to look elsewhere.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Negotiating a Deal

Unless you can lower the price, I'll need to explore other options.

Expressing Disappointment

I'm sorry, but if the price isn't reduced, I won't be able to purchase it.

Issuing an Ultimatum

If you refuse to lower the price, I'll be forced to find an alternative supplier.

Making a Conditional Statement

My decision hinges on whether you can reduce the price; otherwise, I'll shop around.

Rephrased versions

Formal

In the absence of a price reduction, I will be compelled to seek alternative vendors.

Casual

If you can't bring the price down, I'll have to shop around.

Simpler English

If the price is too high, I'll go somewhere else.

Phrases to learn

bring down the price

To reduce the cost of something.

look elsewhere

To search for an alternative option.