be sold out
idiom
: to have sold the entire amount of something
"Are there any more tickets?" "No, I'm sorry, We're (all) sold out."
—often + ofThe store was sold out of milk.
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While the leather iPhone case with the avant-garde Browne might be sold out, the lines still include limited mirror cases and chargers with forward-thinking Korean labels such as Matin Kim.
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In the days following Silva's post, many have ventured out to purchase their own Cookie, leading the newly viral product to be sold out online a few times over the course of 24 hours.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The specific design worn by the Dawson's Creek alum appears to be sold out on retailers, is available online through luxury reseller Justin Reed.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Or go about 1:30 p.m. after the lunch run — some items on the whiteboard menu will be sold out, but what’s left will still be good.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024
The shirt, which appears to be sold out, retailed for $150 on her label’s website.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
On the buy write, if GSK closes above $36 on April 21, you will be sold out of the stock and earn $1.20 per share on $34.80 per share at risk, or 3.45%.
—John Dobosz, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Depending on where you're located, at-home rapid Covid tests might be sold out.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 18 Dec. 2021
It’s anticipated that mugs and buttons will be sold out for the event, organizers said.
—Beacon-News Staff, chicagotribune.com, 1 Dec. 2021
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Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
In the days following Silva's post, many have ventured out to purchase their own Cookie, leading the newly viral product to be sold out online a few times over the course of 24 hours.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
The specific design worn by the Dawson's Creek alum appears to be sold out on retailers, is available online through luxury reseller Justin Reed.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Or go about 1:30 p.m. after the lunch run — some items on the whiteboard menu will be sold out, but what’s left will still be good.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2024
The shirt, which appears to be sold out, retailed for $150 on her label’s website.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
On the buy write, if GSK closes above $36 on April 21, you will be sold out of the stock and earn $1.20 per share on $34.80 per share at risk, or 3.45%.
—John Dobosz, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Depending on where you're located, at-home rapid Covid tests might be sold out.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 18 Dec. 2021
It’s anticipated that mugs and buttons will be sold out for the event, organizers said.
—Beacon-News Staff, chicagotribune.com, 1 Dec. 2021
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“Be sold out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sold%20out. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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