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sell short

sell someone short . Underestimate the true value or worth of someone, as in Don't sell her short; she's a very able lawyer . [First half of 1900s]
Contract for the sale of securities or commodities one expects to own at a later date and at a lower price, as in Selling short runs the risk of a market rise, forcing one to pay more than one expected . [Mid-1800s]

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They could never bet on failure or meaningless market movement, the way Wall hedgies do when they sell short.

The term bear is applied to those who sell short stock, with the purpose of depreciating values.

If stocks start down as I say they will, sell short, cover at noon, and then buy for the rise.

But if there were not people born who sell short, they would almost have to be invented.

While in this dotty State and quite irresponsible, he directed the Manager to close out the whole Smear and sell short.

It is verboten to sell short weights, and for this the punishment is severe.

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