Idiom
more than someone bargained for
Theme: AMOUNT - MORE
more than one thought one would get. (Usually in reference to trouble or difficulty.)When Betsy brought home the sweet little puppy for a companion, she got more than she bargained for. That animal has cost her hundreds of dollars in medical bills.I got more than I bargained for when I took this job.
Idiom
more than someone bargained formore than (someone/something) bargained for
something in addition to what was expected.The pain caused by the operation was much more than I bargained for.
Usage notes: often used with get:
Sarah was looking for a challenge, but she may have gotten more than she bargained for in this job.