sell like hot cakes
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"They sell like hot cakes," says Izzie Eriksen, the managing director.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023
Their “oily cakes” sell like hot cakes, bringing daily lines of mean and mangy trappers eager for a taste.
From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2020
If Barbie is in the market for a seasonal spinoff that would sell like hot cakes at the close of 2016, it should go for Meaningful Beyoncé.
From The Guardian • Dec. 13, 2016
With Gaga’s new album likely to sell like hot cakes, wouldn’t record label executives prefer to save on any unnecessary marketing expenditures?
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2013
Two dollars, sir," he answered, smiling—"and they sell like hot cakes.
From For Gold or Soul? The Story of a Great Department Store by Sheldon, Lurana W.
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