sell one's soul (to the devil)
idiom
: to gain wealth, success, power, etc., by doing something bad or dishonest
He has sold his soul (to the devil) for fame and prosperity.
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“Sell one's soul (to the devil).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sell%20one%27s%20soul%20%28to%20the%20devil%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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