sell oneself

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sell oneself (third-person singular simple present sells oneself, present participle selling oneself, simple past and past participle sold oneself)

1. To promote oneself, to big oneself up.
2. (reflexive, euphemistic) To work as a prostitute.

   Synonyms: sell one's body, turn tricks; see also Thesaurus:prostitute oneself

   • 2011 February 3, Lesley Pearse, Belle, Penguin UK, →ISBN:

     She'd never been forced to sell herself, she'd always had a secure home and job where she was valued, with no real responsibility.