Sell Short (Verb)
Meaning 1
Underestimate the real value or ability of; "Don't sell your students short--they are just shy and don't show off their knowledge".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Sell securities or commodities or foreign currency that is not actually owned by the seller, who hopes to cover (buy back) the sold items at a lower price and thus to earn a profit.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.