Sells (someone, something, or oneself) as (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sells (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-20 01:04

Meaning of Sells (someone, something, or oneself) as (something) (redirected from sell (someone, something, or oneself) as (something) )

Sell (someone, something, or oneself) as (something) informal verb phrase

To represent someone, something, or oneself as a specific type of person or object, particularly so as to obtain the favor or acceptance of others.

If you want the director to accept your proposal, you have to sell her as the best actress for this role.

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Grammar and Usage of Sell (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)

Verb Forms

  • to sell (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)
  • selling (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)
  • sells (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)
  • sold (someone, something, or oneself) as (something)

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

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one cannot love and be wise

people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.

Example:

I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.

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