sell someone or something short
sell (someone, something, or oneself) short
To undervalue someone, something, or oneself; to underestimate or underappreciate the good qualities of someone, something, or oneself. Don't sell yourself short—your writing is really excellent! I know you don't like their pitcher, but don't sell him short—he's one of the best in the league. I think they're selling this short. It's actually an incredibly good deal!
See also: sell, short
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
sell someone or something short
fail to recognize or state the true value of someone or something. 1998 Times Mr Ashdown may secure his seat in the Cabinet, but he will have bought it by selling liberal principles short.
See also: sell, short, someone, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- sell (someone, something, or oneself) short
- sell short
- sell somebody short
- sell someone short
- sell yourself short
- sell yourself/somebody/something short
- leave (someone, something, or oneself) (wide) open for (something)
- leave oneself wide open for
- leave yourself wide open to something
- leave (someone, something, or oneself) (wide) open to (something)