Sell out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To sell all the available items of something, like tickets or products. It can also mean to betray your beliefs or principles, usually for money or gain.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for concerts, events, or products when nothing is left to buy. Informally, 'sell out' can criticize someone for abandoning values for profit ('He sold out'). Only use 'sell out' for total lack of stock; 'run out' is used for smaller quantities. Be careful with context: as a noun, 'a sellout' (person or event) also exists.
Example Sentences
The concert tickets sold out in one hour.
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All the new phones sold out very quickly.
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The bakery sells out of bread every morning.
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The show was so popular, it sold out before I could buy tickets.
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Some fans say the band sold out when they changed their music for fame.
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Don't worry, they restock after they sell out.
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