rug merchant

• Eine Person, die Teppiche verkauft, oft auf einem Markt oder in einem Geschäft. Der Begriff kann auch bildlich einen gerissenen oder aggressiven Verhandler bezeichnen, besonders in Wirtschaft oder Politik.

A person who sells rugs or carpets, often in a market or shop. The term can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is a shrewd or aggressive negotiator, especially in business or politics.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   A person who sells rugs and carpets, typically in a shop or market.

   Teppichhändler

   • The rug merchant showed us a beautiful Persian carpet.
   • He bought a handwoven rug from a local rug merchant.
   • The rug merchant offered a discount on the antique rug.

2. Figurative meaning (slang)C1slangamerican

   A person who is overly aggressive, pushy, or dishonest in selling or negotiating, often using high-pressure tactics.

   Aufdringlicher Geschäftemacher

   • Don't trust that guy; he's a real rug merchant when it comes to closing a deal.
   • The car salesman was a rug merchant, trying to sell me a broken vehicle.
   • He acted like a rug merchant, constantly pushing unnecessary upgrades.