back up the truck

Meaning: To make a large purchase by taking advantage of a favorable price.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The phrase draws on the image of literally backing up a truck to a loading dock to haul away goods in bulk.

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