make a sale

idiom

: to sell something
Salespeople are paid a commission whenever they make a sale.

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Unlike Grace, who received Quinn through the Catch-A-Calf program, which requires participants to sell their calves during the Stock Show, there’s no guarantee Ty will make a sale. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026 And those trying to sell real estate right now, struggling with a spotty, slumpy market since the post-pandemic boom, are eager to make a sale in any currency. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2025 Nissan, General Motors and Dodge’s Ram Trucks all issued tweets attempting to make a sale. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025 With far less subtlety, Commerce Manager sets you up to make a sale, right here, right now. Alysha Love, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for make a sale

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“Make a sale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20sale. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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