Sell the notion meaning in English

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Definition

to sell the notion: to convince people of the idea or concept idiom
Kalvin Krime tries to sell the notion that their perfumes are the best on the market. He tries to convince people that his product is the best.

This is an irregular verb:
I sell the notion / I sold the notion / I have sold the notion

Examples

  • "On the other hand, we must sell the notion that this boxed set is a true collector's item: a bonus for loyal distributors of our products."
Exercise 1
Below are four different expressions used in both halves of Philip's email.
Select the expression which means to supply consumers with an excess of products
Below are four different expressions used in both halves of Philip's email.
Select the expression which means to supply consumers with an excess of products
"Maintaining high demand" describes the act of keeping products in demand, or ensuring that a product remains sought after or popular. A company usually "maintains a high demand" for a product by limiting production.
To "turn a profit" is an idiomatic expression meaning to make a profit, to gain, to make money (from a deal).
"To flood the market" means to produce, distribute or supply an excessive amount of products to the market, usually at one time. "A flood" literally refers to an inundation or deluge of water.
"To sell the notion" is an idiomatic expression which means to promote or market a certain idea. In modern marketing, the idiom has come to mean "perpetuate a lie" or "make people believe an idea which is probably not true".

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