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Definition sell your soul (to the devil) in American English

sell your soul (to the devil) phrase

phrase
1

to do whatever is necessary in order to get something you want, even if it involves doing something dishonest or immoral

Example

He would sell his soul for a seat in the cabinet.

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Definition sell your soul (to the devil) in American English