sell out
US /sel aʊt/
UK /sel aʊt/
1.
to sell all of something, so that there is no more left for people to buy
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The concert tickets sold out in minutes.
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The new phone model sold out on the first day of release.
2.
to betray one's principles or former associates for personal gain
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Many fans felt the band sold out when they started making commercial music.
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He was accused of selling out his friends for a promotion.