Highway Robbery
When prices increase too much, we may accuse the sellers of highway robbery. Sellers don’t use a gun to take our money. Yet, their merchandise becomes so expensive, it feels like theft.
Highway robbery refers to extremely high prices or fees.
- Cars cost more than small houses.
- Groceries take most of our paycheck.
- Medical bills become so high they make us sick.
We call those overpriced items:
- Outrageous
- Over the top
- Shameful
Yet, we must pay the bills.
We need the goods or services. Therefore, we pay but complain about the costs.
The literal meaning of highway robbery is “armed robbery of travelers on an open road.”
The definition now includes “the more or less legitimate charging of exorbitant prices,” according to The Free Dictionary.
Although we can’t control what others charge, we can control our own prices.
We want to charge fair amounts for whatever items or services we sell.
“Don’t become rich by extortion and robbery; if your riches increase, don’t be proud” (Psalm 62:10 TLB).
Thanks to Debbie Tapscott for the suggestion.
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8 thoughts on “Highway Robbery”
I’m pretty sure that’s how all of us feel in these current times, Diana. Thanks for sharing this. Blessings!
Thank you, Martha. Life can get difficult. Yet, how different our world would be if we all treated one other like we want to be treated.
Yes, some of the grocery store prices seem like highway robbery. I use a lot of coupons and shopper savings cards and that helps. 🙂 Have a blessed week!
I enjoy coupons and other special savings too, Melissa. I pray you have a wonderful week too!
After having dental work done last week, paying that bill added insult to injury 😬 Yikes! I appreciate your application, Diana. A great reminder to treat each other with fairness and consideration. Thanks for your post!
I hear you about the cost of dental work, Kim. Those bills are not for the faint of heart! Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week.
This terminology fits when we go to the grocery store! And it’s origin seems apt, doesn’t it?
I enjoy your “wit and wisdom.” Thanks for sharing a smile about a topic that sometimes makes us want to cry.
What lovely, encouraging words, Katherine! I’m thankful that I helped smiles triumph over tears. Blessings.