bring one's own hide to market

1.
USUKhistoricalinformalidiomatic
- To expose oneself to risk, scrutiny, or disadvantage by entering a situation where one may be criticized, judged, or harmed.
- To put oneself forward where one may suffer loss or punishment.
2.
historical Englisharchaicliterary
- To offer oneself or one's possessions for sale or negotiation; to present oneself as a commodity or bargaining item (rare, archaic usage).

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