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vote with one's feet
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Idioms and Phrases
Indicate one's disapproval by walking out or emigrating, as in The service was so bad that we decided to vote with our feet , or Thousands of Hong Kong residents voted with their feet and left before the Chinese takeover . [ Slang ; mid-1900s]Discover More
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The freedom to vote with one's feet will create a natural escape valve for rationing pressures, and a valuable feedback mechanism for policymakers.
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