hard sell

hard sell

noun

: an aggressive way of selling something

: something that is difficult to sell : something that others are not willing or likely to accept

Full Definition of HARD SELL

:  aggressive high-pressure salesmanship — compare soft sell

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Examples of HARD SELL

1. Such an expensive project will be a hard sell during these slow economic times.

First Known Use of HARD SELL

1952

Rhymes with HARD SELL

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