sell someone or something short

sell someone or something short
sell (someone or something) short
: to put too low a value on the ability, importance, or quality of (someone or something)

Don't sell yourself short. You have some great skills and experience.

I think you're selling the book short; it's a lot more interesting than that.

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sell (someone or something) short — see sell, 1
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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