SELL SHORT
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Sell Short.
Sell Short - as a verb
Sell securities or commodities or foreign currency that is not actually owned by the seller, who hopes to cover (buy back) the sold items at a lower price and thus to earn a profit
Underestimate the real value or ability of
Example: "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge"
Example Sentences
"He decided to sell short his shares in the company."
"Investors who sell short are betting on a decline in a stock's price."
"She cautioned her clients not to sell short on the market."
"He was accused of trying to sell short on the housing market."
"The trader informed his colleagues that he planned to sell short on the commodity."
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