Phrasal Verb: Sell out

Phrasal Verb: Sell out


Meaning: Have no more of something left because it has been bought

Example: The tickets for the Primal Scream concert at the Brixton Academy SOLD OUT in a couple of hours.

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Phrasal Verb: Sell out


Meaning: Lose all artistic integrity in return for commercial success

Example: Most bands SELL OUT when they sign to a major record label, and forget all their principles when pursuing chart success.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 4 phrasal verbs with 'SELL'

- Sell off
- Sell on
- Sell out
- Sell up

 

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