Phrase guide

vote with one's wallet

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To choose or vote based on one's financial situation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To elect to either support or boycott a company, store, or other product in order to demonstrate one's views, values, or principles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: votar amb la cartera — support or boycott a company financially with regard to one's values
  • Finnish: äänestää lompakollaan — support or boycott a company financially with regard to one's values
  • German: mit seinem Portemonnaie abstimmen — support or boycott a company financially with regard to one's values
  • German: mit dem Portemonnaie abstimmen — support or boycott a company financially with regard to one's values
  • Polish: głosować portfelem — support or boycott a company financially with regard to one's values
  • Polish: zagłosować portfelem — support or boycott a company financially with regard to one's values