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

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

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

Meaning of Sold (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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to make something count
to ensure that the maximum benefit is obtained or to make something have as useful and positive an effect as possible
Example: You only get one chance, so you have to make it count.
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