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Trickle down phrasal verb
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Meaning: Pass benefits from economic expansion through the economy to the less fortunate
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: Despite the economic boom, few benefits have TRICKLED DOWN to the poor.
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Meaning: Pass benefits from economic expansion through the economy to the less fortunate
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Trickle up phrasal verb
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Meaning: When financial benefits given to poor people or small businesses pass on to the wealthy
(Intransitive | International English)
» Example: The government grants to the poor are TRICKLING UP to the big banks.
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Meaning: When financial benefits given to poor people or small businesses pass on to the wealthy