sell in May, then go away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Alternative form of sell in May and go away.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sell in May, then go away” mean?
Alternative form of sell in May and go away.
Is “sell in May, then go away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.