Bargaining chip

/bˈɑːɡɪnɪŋ tʃˈɪp/

/bˈɑːɹɡɪnɪŋ tʃˈɪp/

[noun]

Bargaining chip

[NOUN]

anything that gives an advantage to a person or group when trying to reach an agreement

Examples

1. In negotiations, a clever hawk hides its claws, which is why it's important to be strategic and hold back some of your bargaining chips until the right moment.

2. Sometimes, they use their friendship as a bargaining chip.

3. What other bargaining chip do prisoners have at their disposal right now?

4. Now CHIP has become a bargaining chip.