"Selling" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Verb: to give or offer something to be bought or sold, especially in exchange for money.
Example: The store is selling clothes at a discount price.
Noun: the activity of selling goods or services to customers.
Example: The company's selling strategy was very effective.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "selling":
A person or entity that sells out refers to one who compromises their values, morals, or integrity in order to gain popularity, wealth, or other benefits, often at the expense of their artistic vision, quality, or authenticity.<br><br>Example: "The artist was accused of being a sell-out after releasing a commercial album that deviated from his original style."<br><br>Etymology:<br>The term "sell-out" originated in the 19th century in the context of business, where a sell-out referred to the sale of a business or an event. Over time, the term began to be used metaphorically to describe someone who compromises their values or artistic vision for personal gain.<br><br>Idioms:<br>- Be a sell-out (to compromise one's values or artistic vision for personal gain)<br>- Sell out to (to compromise one's values or artistic vision to a particular group or ideology)<br>- Sell his soul (to exchange one's values or principles for material gain)
To sell something means to give it to someone else in exchange for payment, money, or other form of compensation. It can also mean to persuade someone to accept an idea, product, or service, often in a clever or attractive way.
Sellotape is a type of adhesive tape used for crafting, DIY, and general household purposes. It is also known as Scotch tape in North America. It is a transparent, flexible tape with a strong adhesive coating on one side, designed for sticking two surfaces together temporarily.
"Selmelier" is a rare or literary word. It is a term used to describe a tailor who is an expert in making fine, formal garments such as evening wear, particularly for special occasions such as weddings and balls.