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 on

She wasn't sold on the idea.

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The dead losers, meanwhile, are mined for organs to sell on the black market. —

Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Livestreaming product launches or special events, combined with the ability to sell on TikTok, is a powerful strategy for businesses looking to drive immediate sales and foster real-time engagement. —

Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 The vinyls sell on Disneymusicemporium.com for $14.98. —

Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024 Between the lines: The ads that Apple's team doesn't sell will be left for third-party vendors to sell on its behalf. —

Sara Fischer, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sell (someone) on

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