sell somebody/yourself short

成語所屬單字sell

sell somebody/yourself short — 慣用語

1. To underestimate the value or ability of someone or yourself.

1.慣用語
釋義

低估(某人或自己)

To underestimate the value or ability of someone or yourself.

例句

Don't sell yourself short; you are more qualified than you think.

The coach sold the player short by not letting him play.