Learning English Conversations - The English We Speak: Sell yourself short

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When we sell ourselves short, we say negative things about ourselves. We undervalue or underestimate ourselves. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Becca.

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Published on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.

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