Be sold out

verb

To sell all of a product so there is none left to buy.

The concert tickets are sold out, there are none left to buy.
Visual representation of "be sold out" - To sell all of a product so there is none left to buy.

Often appears as...

  • the concert is sold out
  • the items are sold out
verb

To betray someone or your beliefs for personal gain.

He sold out his friends to save himself.
Visual representation of "be sold out" - To betray someone or your beliefs for personal gain.

Often appears as...

  • sell out your friends
  • sell out your principles

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb

To sell all of a product so there is none left to buy.

The concert tickets are sold out, there are none left to buy.
Visual representation of "be sold out" - To sell all of a product so there is none left to buy.

Often appears as...

  • the concert is sold out
  • the items are sold out
verb

To betray someone or your beliefs for personal gain.

He sold out his friends to save himself.
Visual representation of "be sold out" - To betray someone or your beliefs for personal gain.

Often appears as...

  • sell out your friends
  • sell out your principles

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be sold out"
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High Demand

Use 'be sold out' for items that are very popular and bought quickly by many people.

Illustration for High Demand
The new smartphone model is sold out everywhere due to high demand.
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Limited Availability

Events or products with limited quantities often get sold out swiftly, implying no more chances to buy.

Illustration for Limited Availability
The limited edition sneakers were sold out in minutes.
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Check Back Later

'Be sold out' doesn't always mean forever. Stores may restock, and more tickets might become available.

Illustration for Check Back Later
The book is sold out now, but the store expects more next week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

High Demand

Use 'be sold out' for items that are very popular and bought quickly by many people.

Illustration for High Demand
The new smartphone model is sold out everywhere due to high demand.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Limited Availability

Events or products with limited quantities often get sold out swiftly, implying no more chances to buy.

Illustration for Limited Availability
The limited edition sneakers were sold out in minutes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Check Back Later

'Be sold out' doesn't always mean forever. Stores may restock, and more tickets might become available.

Illustration for Check Back Later
The book is sold out now, but the store expects more next week.
LampPro Tip 1/3

High Demand

Use 'be sold out' for items that are very popular and bought quickly by many people.

Illustration for High Demand
The new smartphone model is sold out everywhere due to high demand.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Limited Availability

Events or products with limited quantities often get sold out swiftly, implying no more chances to buy.

Illustration for Limited Availability
The limited edition sneakers were sold out in minutes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Check Back Later

'Be sold out' doesn't always mean forever. Stores may restock, and more tickets might become available.

Illustration for Check Back Later
The book is sold out now, but the store expects more next week.
Visual representation of the word "Be sold out"

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