sold again and got the money

phrase

Announced on having successfully deceived somebody.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. UKobsoleteslangAnnounced on having successfully deceived somebody.

Origin

Costermongers' slang, from the announcement that used to be made when goods were sold.

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APA

sold again and got the money. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sold%20again%20and%20got%20the%20money

MLA

“sold again and got the money.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sold%20again%20and%20got%20the%20money. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sold again and got the money,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sold%20again%20and%20got%20the%20money.

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