Meaning

Never knowingly undersold

Categorised in: A list of phrases about business and work

What's the meaning of the phrase 'Never knowingly undersold'?

The slogan of the John Lewis Partnership from the 1920s.

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What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Never knowingly undersold’?

This was coined by John Spedan Lewis, the founder’s son.

Historical trend

“Never knowingly undersold” in printed material over time

Source: Google Books Ngrams (1940–2020).

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  • Never knowingly undersold