to sell oneself as dearly as possible, to make the most of a situation
Versuchen, in einer prekären oder schwierigen Lage den maximalen persönlichen Vorteil oder Nutzen zu erzielen.
To try to extract the maximum possible benefit for oneself in a difficult situation.
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In der Gehaltsverhandlung versuchte er, seine Haut so teuer wie möglich zu verkaufen.— During the salary negotiation, he tried to sell himself as dearly as possible.