sell one's soul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To abandon one's spiritual values or moral principles for wealth or other benefits.

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From the medieval legend of Faust, who made a contract with the devil, exchanging his soul for worldly gains.

sell one's soul to the devil

Faustian bargain sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage sell one's own grandmother

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