Vote with (one's) feet In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "vote with (one's) feet", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-25 09:12

Meaning of Vote with (one's) feet

Vote with (one's) feet phrase slang figurative common

To express your dissatisfaction by leaving an organization or by ceasing to support, use, or purchase something:

If shoppers don't like the new market, they'll vote with their feet and go elsewhere.

Because the company polluted the environment, many customers voted with their feet and stopped purchasing their products.

This airline did not compensate the victims of the air crash, so most of people decided to vote with their feet.

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Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment

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What one person finds pleasant, delightful, or advantageous may be hated by another.

not like the cut of (someone's) jib

To not like someone's mien.
 

bear a grudge (against someone)

To keep being angry and not forgiving someone

can't stand the sight of (someone or something)

Used when one strongly dislikes or is unable to tolerate someone or something.
 

Grammar and Usage of Vote with (one's) feet

Verb Forms

  • to vote with (one's) feet
  • voted with (one's) feet
  • votes with (one's) feet
  • voting with (one's) feet

The verb "vote" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Vote with (one's) feet

This phrase has been used since the mid 1900s.

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