sell-by date
noun /ˈsel baɪ deɪt/
/ˈsel baɪ deɪt/
(British English) (US English pull date)
- the date printed on food packages, etc. after which the food must not be sold
（食品等的）最迟销售日期，保质期 - This milk is past its sell-by date.
这牛奶已经过了销售期限。 - (figurative) These policies are way past their sell-by date.
这些政策早成老皇历了。
- This milk is past its sell-by date.