hard sell

Example Sentences

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It was a hard sell for then-President Lyndon Johnson, who had to convince Americans that their money was still worth something even if it was essentially worthless as metal.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she cautioned that parts of the budget might be a hard sell for Canadians struggling immediately with the cost of living.

From BBC

But the latest news is a hard sell for him.

From The Wall Street Journal

I convinced my wife to go to synagogue, which is a hard sell.

From The Wall Street Journal

The promise to announce any changes may also be a hard sell, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal