sell »
To trick, or cheat someone.
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sell a bargain »
A species of wit, much in vogue about the latter end of the reign of Queen Anne, and frequently alluded to by Dean Swift, who says the maids of honour often amused themselves with it. It consisted in the seller naming his or her hinder parts, in answer to the question, What? which the buyer was artfully led to ask. As a specimen, take the following instance: A lady would come into a room full of company, apparently frightened, crying out "It is white, and follows me!" As soon as someone responded "What?" she sold him the bargain, by saying "Mine arse".
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sell down the river »
To betray, especially in a manner which causes serious difficulty for the one betrayed.
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sell ice to Eskimos »
To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
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sell like hot cakes »
To sell fast.
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sell out »
To abandon one's supporters or principles to seek profit or other personal advantage.
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sell out »
To sell all of a product that is in stock.
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sell someone a bill of goods »
To deceive or cheat someone.
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sell wolf tickets »
To make empty threats or promises; to bluff.
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sell-by date »
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
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sell-by date »
Used to indicate that something, or someone, is old and out of date.
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seller's market »
An excess of demand over supply, leading to abnormally high prices; a market condition favoring the seller.
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tart up »
To modify or repackage a product, service, or idea to make it more attractive or easier to sell.
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