sell short English

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What does sell short mean?

sell short

— verb underestimate the real value or ability of Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge

— 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

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bear

undervalue

underrate

underestimate

play down

lowball