sell yourself 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 yourself short

1. If you sell yourself short, you describe yourself as less clever or talented than you really are. We should not sell ourselves short. Our work here is important and we should put a proper value on it.
2. If you sell yourself short, you do things that do not show how clever or talented you are. He's clearly a bright man and yet he sticks with quiz shows. Does he never feel that he is selling himself short? Note: The reference here is to someone being cheated by being given less of something than they have paid for.
See also: sell, short
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

sell yourself/somebody/something ˈshort

describe yourself/somebody/something as being less good, valuable, etc. than you, etc. really are: Don’t sell yourself short when you go for an interview. It was a great idea, but you sold it short.
See also: sell, short, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • sell (someone, something, or oneself) short
  • sell short
  • sell somebody short
  • sell someone or something short
  • sell someone short
  • sell yourself/somebody/something short
  • leave (someone, something, or oneself) (wide) open for (something)
  • leave oneself wide open for
  • leave open
  • leave yourself wide open to something
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