10.09.2008

SELL OUT

Definition: to sell all examples of a particular product in a shop, so there are none left for customers to buy. (vender tudo)
(This phrasal verb has more than one meaning)
E.g.1: I'm sorry, we've sold out of bread - we'll have some more tomorrow.
E.g.2: I couldn't get any Cheddar cheese - the shop had sold out.
Source: Knights English