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back up the truck

idiom
Meaning

To take advantage of favourable pricing by purchasing a large amount.


Origin

disputed origin

From the idea of bringing a truck to a location to be loaded with goods.

Examples
SIMPLE

The stock price is very low, so I will back up the truck.

CONTEXTUAL

When the store announced a massive clearance sale, the shoppers backed up the truck to stock their pantries for the winter.

COMPLEX

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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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  6. 06

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  7. 07

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    A display of disrespect or scorn.

  8. 08

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    To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.

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