Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vote-with-your-feet

idiom

/voʊt wɪð jʊr fiːt/

Definition

To make a choice or express an opinion by leaving a situation or moving to another place, particularly in the context of indicating dissatisfaction.

Examples

If customers are unhappy with the service, they may vote with their feet and take their business elsewhere.
After the new policy was implemented, many employees decided to vote with their feet and leave the company.
The increase in rent caused many tenants to vote with their feet and find more affordable housing.

Meaning

The phrase means that individuals can express their preferences or dissatisfaction through their actions, particularly by choosing to leave one situation for another.