sell (someone) on
phrasal verb
sold (someone) on; selling (someone) on; sells (someone) on
: to persuade (someone) to be interested in and excited about (something)
He tried to sell them on the project.
—often used as (be) sold onShe wasn't sold on the idea.
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Low-volatility positions are less risky to sell on short notice.
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Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Goldman double-upgraded the cybersecurity, cloud and defense stock to buy from sell on Wednesday and raised its price target to $544 per share from $407.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Budget fat‑tire ebikes usually sell on price alone, using cheap electronics, mechanical brakes, and no-name components.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
Stock image of homes at various stages of construction, from pre-construction to fully complete and ready to sell on the market.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Goldman double-upgraded the cybersecurity, cloud and defense stock to buy from sell on Wednesday and raised its price target to $544 per share from $407.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Budget fat‑tire ebikes usually sell on price alone, using cheap electronics, mechanical brakes, and no-name components.
—New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025
Stock image of homes at various stages of construction, from pre-construction to fully complete and ready to sell on the market.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Sell (someone) on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sell%20%28someone%29%20on. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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