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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The Cardinals could sell on players like Erick Fedde and Ryan Helsley, but the fan base might not enjoy the front office destroying the roster while the team is contending.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
And keep in mind that more than 70% of the products that wholesalers and retailers sell on Amazon are produced in China.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Like the parents in that film, the Gomezes are a tough sell on their daughter’s new man.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Seaport initiates Nvidia at sell Seaport initiated research coverage on Nvidia with a sell on Wednesday, seeing several negative catalysts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
And keep in mind that more than 70% of the products that wholesalers and retailers sell on Amazon are produced in China.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Like the parents in that film, the Gomezes are a tough sell on their daughter’s new man.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Seaport initiates Nvidia at sell Seaport initiated research coverage on Nvidia with a sell on Wednesday, seeing several negative catalysts.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 Apr. 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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