(UK) To sell something of little worth, pretending that it is something else of greater value.
(UK) To sell something of little worth, pretending that it is something else of greater value.
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(UK, slang, dated) To buy something that ultimately proves to be worth nothing or less than promised.
(transitive, British) To sell all (of the assets of a company or person), in order to reduce its debts or gain liquid money.
(UK, slang, obsolete) Announced on having successfully deceived somebody.
(intransitive) To sell one's business or other major asset (such as a home).
(British, finance) To sell misleadingly, fraudulently, or in violation of laws or regulations.