sell one's own grandmother

English

Verb

sell one's own grandmother (third-person singular simple present sells one's own grandmother, present participle selling one's own grandmother, simple past and past participle sold one's own grandmother)

  1. (derogatory, idiomatic) To do anything, especially unprincipled or illegal, in order to obtain what one desires.

Usage notes

  • Often used with the auxiliary verb would.

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