Meaning of 'Sharpen your pencil'
What does the saying 'Sharpen your pencil' mean?
Idiom: Sharpen your pencil
Meaning:
If someone says this when negotiating, they want the other person to make a better offer, a lower price.
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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