Meaning of the word "vote with your pocketbook" in English

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vote with your pocketbook

US /voʊt wɪð jʊər ˈpɑkɪtbʊk/
UK /voʊt wɪð jʊər ˈpɑkɪtbʊk/
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Idiom

1.

to express your opinion or support for something by spending or not spending money

Example:
Many consumers decided to vote with their pocketbooks by boycotting companies with unethical labor practices.
If you want to see more sustainable products, you need to vote with your pocketbook and buy them.
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