pass-a|long

pass-a|long
pass-a|long «PAS uh LNG, -LONG», noun.
U.S. any increase in the costs of providing goods or services charged to a customer, especially in the form of increased prices, rent, or fees: »

Though the retail price of gasoline has risen 20% in the past few months, almost all of that has represented a simple pass-along of higher wholesale prices (Time).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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