sell sb short

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Definition of sell sb short in English English dictionary

sell short
underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"
sell short
sell securities or commodities or foreign currency that is not actually owned by the seller, who hopes to cover (buy back) the sold items at a lower price and thus to earn a profit
sell short
sell at a loss
sell sb short
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