Sell somebody/yourself short

phrase

To underestimate or undervalue someone or yourself.

Don't sell yourself short, you are more than qualified for this job
Visual representation of "sell somebody/yourself short" - To underestimate or undervalue someone or yourself

Often appears as...

  • don't sell yourself short
  • he sells himself short

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To fail to recognize or state the full amount, value, or importance of something.

The report sells short the contributions of the hardworking staff
Visual representation of "sell somebody/yourself short" - To fail to recognize or state the full amount, value, or importance of something

Often appears as...

  • sell it short
  • selling short the contributions

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To underestimate or undervalue someone or yourself.

Don't sell yourself short, you are more than qualified for this job
Visual representation of "sell somebody/yourself short" - To underestimate or undervalue someone or yourself

Often appears as...

  • don't sell yourself short
  • he sells himself short

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To fail to recognize or state the full amount, value, or importance of something.

The report sells short the contributions of the hardworking staff
Visual representation of "sell somebody/yourself short" - To fail to recognize or state the full amount, value, or importance of something

Often appears as...

  • sell it short
  • selling short the contributions

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sell somebody/yourself short"
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Positive Reinforcement

Use it to encourage someone to recognize their true worth or abilities.

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You ace every project you take on—don't sell yourself short!
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Self-Confidence

Implies that someone has more ability or positive qualities than they realize.

Illustration for Self-Confidence
You speak four languages fluently, so don't sell yourself short during the interview.
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Motivational Speech

Commonly used in pep talks to inspire better self-esteem.

Illustration for Motivational Speech
You've trained hard for this marathon—don't sell yourself short now!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Reinforcement

Use it to encourage someone to recognize their true worth or abilities.

Illustration for Positive Reinforcement
You ace every project you take on—don't sell yourself short!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Self-Confidence

Implies that someone has more ability or positive qualities than they realize.

Illustration for Self-Confidence
You speak four languages fluently, so don't sell yourself short during the interview.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Motivational Speech

Commonly used in pep talks to inspire better self-esteem.

Illustration for Motivational Speech
You've trained hard for this marathon—don't sell yourself short now!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Reinforcement

Use it to encourage someone to recognize their true worth or abilities.

Illustration for Positive Reinforcement
You ace every project you take on—don't sell yourself short!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Self-Confidence

Implies that someone has more ability or positive qualities than they realize.

Illustration for Self-Confidence
You speak four languages fluently, so don't sell yourself short during the interview.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Motivational Speech

Commonly used in pep talks to inspire better self-esteem.

Illustration for Motivational Speech
You've trained hard for this marathon—don't sell yourself short now!
Visual representation of the word "Sell somebody/yourself short"

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