hard sell


hard sell

noun

Definition of HARD SELL

: aggressive high-pressure salesmanship — compare soft sell

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

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