sales talk

noun

1. a line of reasoning or argument intended to persuade someone to buy, accept, or do something.
2. any persuasive argument.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sales talk¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Still, the $100 million settlement that presumably will find its way someday soon into the Lerner family pockets should crack some of the ice on the frozen sales talks for the team.

From Washington Times

The studio has been a frequent focus of sales talks.

From New York Times

The drug maker is interested in acquiring Seagen, which specializes in cancer treatments and had previously held sales talks with Merck, according to The Wall Street Journal.

From New York Times

That legal dispute looms over the franchise sales talks, with so many moving parts it’s hard to keep track of them.

From Washington Times

The Wall Street Journal reported on the sales talks earlier Tuesday.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• song and dance