| 词汇 | sell something short |
| 释义 | Idiom sell something shortsell (someone/something) short to not appreciate the qualities of someone or something as much as they deserve.I think her presentation really sold Morocco short. Usage notes: sometimes used in the form sell yourself short - not have reasonable confidence in your abilities: She doesn't succeed in interviews because she always sells herself short. sell (someone, something, or oneself) shortTo undervalue someone, something, or oneself; to underestimate or underappreciate the good qualities of someone, something, or oneself. Don't sell yourself short—your writing is really excellent! I know you don't like their pitcher, but don't sell him short—he's one of the best in the league. I think they're selling this short. It's actually an incredibly good deal! sell someone or something shortFig. to underestimate someone or something; to fail to see the good qualities of someone or something. This is a very good restaurant. Don't sell it short. When you say that John isn't interested in music, you're selling him short. Did you know he plays the violin quite well? sell short1. Contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at a lower price, as in Selling short runs the risk of a market rise, forcing one to pay more than one expected. [Mid-1800s] 2. sell someone short. Underestimate the true value or worth of someone, as in Don't sell her short; she's a very able lawyer. [First half of 1900s] sell someone shortIf someone sells you short, they do not provide you with everything that they should. Students can't cope with too much complexity. But, on the other hand, if the tutor makes things too simple, that's selling them short too. If a film is worth showing, it is worth showing as the full work it was intended to be. Anything less is selling us short. Note: The reference here is to someone being cheated by being given less of something than they have paid for. sell yourself short1. If you sell yourself short, you describe yourself as less clever or talented than you really are. We should not sell ourselves short. Our work here is important and we should put a proper value on it. 2. If you sell yourself short, you do things that do not show how clever or talented you are. He's clearly a bright man and yet he sticks with quiz shows. Does he never feel that he is selling himself short? Note: The reference here is to someone being cheated by being given less of something than they have paid for. sell someone or something shortfail to recognize or state the true value of someone or something. 1998 Times Mr Ashdown may secure his seat in the Cabinet, but he will have bought it by selling liberal principles short. sell somebody ˈshortcheat somebody by giving them less than they have paid for: He sold us short! We paid for five kilos of mushrooms and only got four!sell yourself/somebody/something ˈshortdescribe yourself/somebody/something as being less good, valuable, etc. than you, etc. really are: Don’t sell yourself short when you go for an interview.It was a great idea, but you sold it short.sell short1. To contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at more advantageous terms. 2. To underestimate the true value or worth of: Don't sell your colleague short; she's a smart lawyer. |
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