sell your soul

sell your soul
sell your soul (to the devil)
: to gain wealth, success, power, etc., by doing something bad or dishonest

He has sold his soul (to the devil) for fame and prosperity.

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Main Entry:sell
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sell your soul (to the devil) — see sell, 1
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Main Entry:soul

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