sell bargains
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Meaning · English
To deceive or cheat someone by appearing to offer a good deal
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Lừa dối hoặc gian lận bằng cách xuất hiện như một đề nghị tốt
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Literally: to sell something at a low price
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The scammer sold bargains to unsuspecting tourists
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “sell bargains” mean?
To deceive or cheat someone by appearing to offer a good deal Literally: to sell something at a low price
Is “sell bargains” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.