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Definition

To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.

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In Context

  • "He's such a smooth talker, he could sell ice to Eskimos."
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Also Said As

  • sell freezers to Eskimos
  • sell salt to a slug
  • sell snow to Eskimos
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