Sold
Made a costly mistake or performed so poorly that it caused a team to lose.
“Missing both free throws at the end sold the game.”
Fans say a player sold when one mistake or bad stretch appears to ruin the outcome.
The slang comes from selling or throwing a game, implying that a player gave away the result.
sold the game
Directly caused or heavily contributed to a loss.
hard sold
An intensified accusation of a major mistake.
game-selling play
A play viewed as costing the team the game.
What does Sold mean?
Made a costly mistake or performed so poorly that it caused a team to lose.
How is Sold used?
Fans say a player sold when one mistake or bad stretch appears to ruin the outcome.
Where did Sold come from?
The slang comes from selling or throwing a game, implying that a player gave away the result.