The English We Speak: Sell yourself short

The English We Speak: Sell yourself short

June 23, 2026 · 3 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the expression 'sell yourself short' and how it relates to undervaluing oneself.

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. As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260622. For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com We send a newsletter with our weekly highlights - subscribe here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters

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