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brader

sell off

verb brah-DEH Rare

Also means

flog cheaply

Usage Note

Brader means to sell something at a knock-down price, often implying that it is being sold too cheaply or carelessly. Une braderie is a large outdoor flea market or clearance sale — the most famous is the Braderie de Lille, one of Europe's biggest street markets held each September. The noun bradage ('sell-off') appears in political speech about privatising public assets.

Examples

"Il a bradé sa collection pour une bouchée de pain."

Natural Translation

He sold off his collection for a song.

Literal Translation

He has sold-off his collection for a mouthful of bread.

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