| Id | ESLPod_0704_WE_1082 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 704 |
| Episode Title | Reselling Products for Profit |
| Phrase | to sell out |
| Text | The phrase "to sell out," in this podcast, means for a store or seller to not have any more of an item because they have all been sold: "The theater troupe was really excited to have all its tickets sell out for the first five shows." The phrase "to sell out" means for a person to change his or her mind or do something against his or her principles in order to gain money or some benefit or advantage: "Janice always said she'd never work in weapons development, but she sold out when the defense company offered her a really high salary." Finally, the phrase "to sell (one's) soul (to the devil)" means to do something bad in order to receive money or power: "I realize their offer is tempting, but if you share confidential information with our competitors, you're selling your soul to the devil." |
| Topics | Business | Money |
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