sell
/sɛl/ noun C2- An act of selling; sale.
- The promotion of an idea for acceptance. · This is going to be a tough sell.
- An easy task.
- An imposition, a cheat; a hoax; a disappointment; anything occasioning a loss of pride or dignity.
Plural sells
Phrasal verbs and expressions
- sell away To sell all of an item or group of items.
- sell down To betray a person; to conspire against someone for perso...
- sell off To sell assets for the purpose of disposing of them quick...
- sell on To resell (goods or services).
- sell out To sell all of a supply or stock of something.
- sell up To sell one's business or other major asset (such as a ho...
From the library
“In my youth,” said the sage, as he shook his grey locks, “I kept all my limbs very supple By the use of this ointment—one shilling the box— Allow me to sell you a couple?”
A MILLER and his son were driving their Ass to a neighboring fair to sell him.
“Then sell out—sell out, marquis, or you will lose it all.”
“But how can I sell out here?”
Other matches
- sell To transfer goods or provide services in exchan... A1
- sell away To sell all of an item or group of items.
- sell down To betray a person
- sell off To sell assets for the purpose of disposing of ...
- sell on To resell
- sell out To sell all of a supply or stock of something.
- sell up To sell one's business or other major asset
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