| Id | ESLPod_0324_WE_0323 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 324 |
| Episode Title | Corporate Sponsorship |
| Phrase | to sell out |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to sell out" means to change one's beliefs in exchange for money: "Everyone said that the peace-loving presidential candidate sold out when he accepted money from the National Rifle Association, an organization that supports people owning guns." The phrase "to sell out (of something)" also means to sell all the pieces one has of a particular item, so that there are none left to sell: "During the storm, the store sold out of flashlights and water." The phrase "to sell (something) off" means to sell something inexpensively because one needs money quickly: "Liam sold off all his CDs to get enough money to pay for his university textbooks." Finally, the phrase "to sell (someone) short" means to undervalue someone, or not believe that someone is as good or intelligent as he or she actually is: "Megan sells herself short during interviews, forgetting to tell the companies how well qualified she is." |
| Topics | Business |
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