be sold out — to have all items purchased so that none remain available for sale
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have all items purchased so that none remain available for sale
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi soʊld aʊt/
Korean meaning: 매진되다, 품절되다
Korean pronunciation: 비 **솔**드 **아웃**
Example Sentences
- My favorite ramen was sold out again, so I had to eat healthy food instead.
- The iPhone 15 was sold out on the first day of release.
- When toilet paper was sold out during the pandemic, people started hoarding napkins.
be sold out
NOUN//bi soʊld aʊt//
to have all items purchased so that none remain available for sale
By noon the bakery's croissants were sold out and customers groaned.
When sold out they shout, customers filled with doubt!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
sell의 과거분사 sold와 out(완전히)이 결합하여 '완전히 팔려나간' 상태를 나타내는 구동사가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My favorite ramen was sold out again, so I had to eat healthy food instead.”
“The iPhone 15 was sold out on the first day of release.”
“When toilet paper was sold out during the pandemic, people started hoarding napkins.”
“The limited edition sneakers were sold out before I could even load the website.”
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