The stock price is very low, so I will back up the truck.
back up the truck
idiomTo take advantage of favourable pricing by purchasing a large amount.
Origin
disputed originFrom the idea of bringing a truck to a location to be loaded with goods.
When the store announced a massive clearance sale, the shoppers backed up the truck to stock their pantries for the winter.
Seeing the sudden collapse in asset prices, the institutional investors backed up the truck, acquiring massive positions while the market remained in a state of panic.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.