Apple tax
- noun
- /ˈæpəl tæks/
- Literature
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impuesto Apple
- Many tech enthusiasts begrudge paying the Apple tax when buying new devices.
Examples
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The company’s accessories also come with an Apple tax that increases the total cost.
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Some users try to avoid the Apple tax by purchasing third-party chargers.
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Many consumers feel they pay an Apple tax when buying new devices.
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Is the Apple tax worth it for the quality?
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Many tech enthusiasts begrudge paying the Apple tax when buying new devices.
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Many consumers feel they pay an Apple tax when they choose to buy Apple products instead of alternatives.
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Some users try to manage the Apple tax by opting for third-party accessories for their devices.
Synonyms
An extra cost people pay because new computers or software come with Microsoft products
How High
Surface Forms
Morphology
Apple + tax
A B1 learner who knows 'Apple' (the brand) and 'tax' can plausibly infer this refers to an extra charge or higher price associated with Apple products, so the basic idea is accessible from the parts. However, 'tax' is being used metaphorically (not a literal government levy) and the nuance that it means 'premium pricing' rather than an official fee may not be fully predictable without exposure, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Apple tax mixes Apple and tax and uses the idea of a 'tax' as an extra charge. It jokes that you pay more just for the Apple name, like a small 'extra charge', so it means the higher prices or extra costs people pay for Apple products.