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What does 'sell somebody short' mean?

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smiling-ma
 
Reply Wed 21 Jun, 2006 01:22 am
Hello,everyone! Can you explain this to me? Thank you!
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Reply Wed 21 Jun, 2006 05:57 am
Quote:
sell someone short.

Underestimate the true value or worth of someone, as in Don't sell her short; she's a very able lawyer.
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