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drive down

idiom
Meaning

To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to decrease.


Examples
SIMPLE

The store lowered prices to drive down the cost of goods.

CONTEXTUAL

Increased competition in the market helps to drive down prices for the average consumer.

COMPLEX

The central bank implemented strict new policies intended to drive down inflation and stabilize the national currency after months of economic volatility.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    drive a coach and horses through

    To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).

  2. 02

    drive a hard bargain

    To negotiate forcefully.

  3. 03

    drive a stake through its heart

    get rid of, destroy permanently or stop talking about

  4. 04

    drive a wedge

    To separate.

  5. 05

    drive away

    To force someone or something to leave

  6. 06

    drive back

    To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.

  7. 07

    drive off

    To force to leave or go away.

  8. 08

    drive out

    To push or to pull, i.e. to force, (someone or something) out of somewhere.

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