slap on
phrasal verb
slapped on; slapping on; slaps on
informal
: to add (something, such as an extra charge) to an amount
The hotel slapped an extra $100 on his bill to cover the damage.
The judge slapped on an additional fine.
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The 10% tariff would only kick in when the original 25% duties Trump slapped on Canadian and Mexican imports are terminated or suspended.
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound,christina Wilkie,megan Cassella,erin Doherty, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Remember using egg timers with a 1/4-inch screw slapped on top for pan-lapses?
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2025
Of course, the tariffs Trump has slapped on US imports are far greater in size and scope than what were imposed during his first term.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
While the tariff is being slapped on imports from all countries, the U.S. imports more steel and aluminum from Canada than any other country.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,jesse Pound,christina Wilkie,megan Cassella,erin Doherty, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Remember using egg timers with a 1/4-inch screw slapped on top for pan-lapses?
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2025
Of course, the tariffs Trump has slapped on US imports are far greater in size and scope than what were imposed during his first term.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
While the tariff is being slapped on imports from all countries, the U.S. imports more steel and aluminum from Canada than any other country.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slap on
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“Slap on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slap%20on. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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