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
She would have her own carriage and horses, her box at the Italiens and at the Opera, and an open account at Worth's and Van Klopen's.
From Other People's Money by Gaboriau, Émile
Nathaniel Sears, a dealer in general merchandise at Joplin, Mo., writes to you asking for an open account.
From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose
"Has my wife an open account here now?" was the brief response.
From Taken Alive by Roe, Edward Payson
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
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