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drive up prices

Phrasal-verb Inflation

Meaning

to cause prices to increase

Example Sentences

"High demand for oil has driven up prices around the world."

Related Expressions

cool off with

to calm down by doing something relaxing

speak up against

to voice opposition to something openly

think outside the box

to think creatively and unconventionally

press ahead with confidence

to move forward positively despite difficulties

come down hard on

to punish or criticize someone severely for wrongdoing

pick up

to improve or increase after a slowdown