open account
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of open account
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"I have had the same Ukrainian trading partner for years and an open account with him. How can I now ask him to pay me money while he is struggling to stay alive?"
From Reuters ● Mar. 4, 2022
Ruyters turned to his quartermaster, who was holding an open account book, quill pen in hand.
From Caribbee by Hoover, Thomas
The thought has frequently occurred to us that you may desire the advantages of an open account with us.
From How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence by Crowther, Mary Owens
The only country in Europe with which Canada had an open account was Great Britain.
From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir
"Sibylla," he gravely said, putting the open account into her hand, "I have received this bill this morning."
From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.
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