Many people are foot voting by moving to cities with better jobs.
foot voting
idiomExpressing one's preferences through one's actions, by voluntarily participating in or withdrawing from an activity, group, or process; especially, physical migration to leave a situation one does not like, or to move to a situation one regards as more beneficial.
When the local taxes became too high, many families started foot voting by moving to the neighboring county.
Disillusioned by the restrictive policies of their home nation, citizens engaged in foot voting by emigrating to countries that offered greater personal and economic liberty.
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foot the bill
To pay for something.
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get one's foot in the door
To initiate contact or a relationship; to gain access, especially to an entry-level job.
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have one foot on a banana peel
To be in an unstable situation with a high risk of sudden negative change, facing difficulty, or appearing foolish.
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heavy foot
A habit of driving fast.
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kick with the other foot
To belong to a different religion.
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lead foot
A habit of driving fast.
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my foot
Indicates disapproval, disregard, disdain, disgust or disbelief.
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put a foot wrong
To make a mistake.