English · Idiom Candidate

sin tax

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

a tax on activities considered sinful or unhealthy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: tax on sin

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The government imposed a sin tax on cigarettes and alcohol.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “sin tax” mean?

a tax on activities considered sinful or unhealthy Literally: tax on sin

Is “sin tax” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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