(someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-03 05:05

Meaning of (someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill

Synonyms:

(someone) could sell an icebox to an Eskimo

(someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill sentence

A very persuasive salesperson is able to sell products to those who don't need them.

She has the ability to persuade others, so she could sell sawdust to a lumber mill.

You will need to learn from John who could sell sawdust to a lumber mill.

Origin of (someone) could sell sawdust to a lumber mill

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

 

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