proverbs should be sold in pairs
Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs.
ADJ.
all, all, foreign, novel, under, united
The novel was sold out at every bookstore in town before the author's reading.
VERB + SOLD
book, books, pencils
The bookshop sold out of those popular children's books within just two weeks.
SOLD + NOUN
dozen, entertaine, property, soul, weight, world
They sold their property last year for much more than they expected.
PREP.
during, in, in, off, on, out, within
I sold off my old furniture when I moved to a smaller apartment last year.
ADV.
almost, only
We almost sold our house last year but decided to stay.