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sticker shock

noun

  1. unpleasant surprise on learning of an unexpectedly high price for an item.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sticker shock1

sticker ( price ) + shock
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Fearing Americans will get a sticker shock, Republicans decided to change the scoring rules and use a “current policy baseline†instead.

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Car buyers looking to snag new wheels will likely be confronted with sticker shock after President Trump’s 25% tax on imported vehicles and auto parts kicks in.

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"Consumers have been experiencing sticker shock when buying eggs, coffee or other grocery staples."

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Despite the eye-popping price tag on the latter pair, Leno said he was glad he could afford the footwear despite the sticker shock.

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These changes would make it possible for congestion pricing to keep its promises—cleaner air, faster ambulances and fire trucks, a functioning bus network—even after the sticker shock wears off.

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