[hard sell] {n.}, {informal} A kind of salesmanship characterized by great vigor, aggressive persuasion, and great eagerness on the part of the person selling something; opposed to "soft sell". * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sell one on

[sell one on] {v. phr.} To persuade someone to do something. * /We were able to sell our wealthy uncle on the idea of having a joint family vacation in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sell off

[sell off] {v. phr.} To liquidate one's holdings of certain set items. * /The retired professor had to sell off his rare butterfly collection to meet his health expenses./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Icelandic proverb

Every man loves the smell of his own farts.

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AIM

[AIM] "AOL Instant Messenger" Usage: * /Talk to me on AIM/.

attention whore

[attention whore] {n. phr.} {informal} Label given to any person who craves attention to such an extent that they will do […]

bawl out

[bawl out] {v.}, {informal} To reprove in a loud or rough voice; rebuke sharply; scold. * /The teacher bawled us out for not […]

at one's heels

[at one's heels] {adv. phr.} Close behind; as a constant follower or companion. * /The boy got tired of having his little […]

Chinese proverb

Do not remove a fly from your friend's forehead with a hatchet.

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