Sell Like Hot Cakes In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Sell Like Hot Cakes", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Caroline Tran calendar 2021-04-26 12:04

Meaning of Sell Like Hot Cakes

Synonyms:

run out , be out of stock , be in demand , be popular

Sell Like Hot Cakes American phrase informal

"Sell" can be replaced by "go" without changing the meaning.

Used to describe something which is sold very quickly in large quantities

You should hurry up if you want to get a concert ticket. They are selling like hot cakes.

The cookies sold like hot cakes, I can't believe I couldn't buy it.

On summer days, ice creams go like hot cakes.

Grammar and Usage of Sell Like Hot Cakes

Verb Forms

  • selling like hot cakes
  • sells like hot cakes
  • sold like hot cakes

The verb "sell" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Sell Like Hot Cakes

The origin of this expression is not clear, however, it is believed to be derived from pancakes being a famous item for sale at church benefits, fairs in large quantities.

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