Trickle down
verb
Benefit that in theory should reach the less advantaged sections of society when the wealthy get richer.
The promised benefits from the tax cuts for the rich never did trickle down to the average workers.
Often appears as...
- trickle down effect
- trickle down economics
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
Slowly move or spread out from a source.
The sweat trickled down his forehead as he worked in the hot sun.
Often appears as...
- trickle down the face
- trickle down the wall
verb
The dissemination of information slowly over a period through a hierarchy or system.
The news of the merger trickled down to employees a few weeks after the deal was signed.
Often appears as...
- trickle down information
- trickle down news
verb
Benefit that in theory should reach the less advantaged sections of society when the wealthy get richer.
The promised benefits from the tax cuts for the rich never did trickle down to the average workers.
Often appears as...
- trickle down effect
- trickle down economics
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
Slowly move or spread out from a source.
The sweat trickled down his forehead as he worked in the hot sun.
Often appears as...
- trickle down the face
- trickle down the wall
verb
The dissemination of information slowly over a period through a hierarchy or system.
The news of the merger trickled down to employees a few weeks after the deal was signed.
Often appears as...
- trickle down information
- trickle down news
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Idea
Used to describe a theory in economics where wealth spreads from the rich to the poor.
People debate whether trickle down benefits everyone in the long run.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Guaranteed
Highlights the uncertainty of wealth actually reaching lower-income groups.
The trickle down from the new policy may never materialize for some families.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Criticized
This term is frequently criticized, people doubt its effectiveness in practice.
She opposes trickle down economics, citing a lack of evidence for its success.
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Idea
Used to describe a theory in economics where wealth spreads from the rich to the poor.
People debate whether trickle down benefits everyone in the long run.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Guaranteed
Highlights the uncertainty of wealth actually reaching lower-income groups.
The trickle down from the new policy may never materialize for some families.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Criticized
This term is frequently criticized, people doubt its effectiveness in practice.
She opposes trickle down economics, citing a lack of evidence for its success.
Pro Tip 1/3Economic Idea
Used to describe a theory in economics where wealth spreads from the rich to the poor.
People debate whether trickle down benefits everyone in the long run.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Guaranteed
Highlights the uncertainty of wealth actually reaching lower-income groups.
The trickle down from the new policy may never materialize for some families.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Criticized
This term is frequently criticized, people doubt its effectiveness in practice.
She opposes trickle down economics, citing a lack of evidence for its success.
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