Meaning of the word "sell someone/yourself/something short" in English
What does "sell someone/yourself/something short" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sell someone/yourself/something short
US /sel ˈsʌm.wʌn/jʊərˈself/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ʃɔrt/
UK /sel ˈsʌm.wʌn/jɔːˈself/ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ʃɔːt/
Idiom
to underestimate or undervalue someone or something
Example:
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Don't sell yourself short; you have a lot of valuable skills.
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It would be a mistake to sell them short in this competition.