buys with one's ears

A form of buy with one's ears — To buy works of art based on reputation and expected future gains rather than aesthetic or artistic value.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of buy with one's ears
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Chicago

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