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sticker shock
noun
- unpleasant surprise on learning of an unexpectedly high price for an item.
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Origin of sticker shock1
Example Sentences
Fearing Americans will get a sticker shock, Republicans decided to change the scoring rules and use a “current policy baseline†instead.
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.
"Consumers have been experiencing sticker shock when buying eggs, coffee or other grocery staples."
Despite the eye-popping price tag on the latter pair, Leno said he was glad he could afford the footwear despite the sticker shock.
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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