sell ice to Eskimos en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To persuade people to go against their best interests or to accept something unnecessary or preposterous.
He's such a smooth talker, he could sell ice to Eskimos.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| selling ice to Eskimos | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sells ice to Eskimos | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| sold ice to Eskimos | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sold ice to Eskimos | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
charm the birds from the trees · coals to Newcastle
Synonyms
sell salt to a slug · sell snow to Eskimos · sell freezers to Eskimos
Translations (1)
es llevar naranjas a Valencia (persuade people to accept something they don't need)