About The Word Sell short
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Sell short
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What's The Definition Of Sell short?
[v] underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"
[v] 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 Synonyms | Synonyms for Sell short: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sell short: See Also | sell | underestimate | underrate |
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