drive up
To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to increase.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“High demand will drive up the price of these tickets.”
“A sudden shortage of materials is expected to drive up production costs for the entire industry this year.”
“The central bank raised interest rates in a deliberate attempt to drive up the value of the currency and curb inflation.”
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drive a coach and horses through
To spoil, break or render ineffective (a rule, plan or agreement).
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drive a hard bargain
To negotiate forcefully.
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drive a stake through its heart
get rid of, destroy permanently or stop talking about
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drive a wedge
To separate.
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drive away
To force someone or something to leave
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drive back
To force someone or something to retreat or move away; repel.
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drive down
To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to decrease.
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drive off
To force to leave or go away.
Last updated August 10, 2026