Sell like hotcakes means to sell very quickly. To be very popular. The items don't last very long on sale. Be people the products really quickly because they are so popular. It is an expression we use frequently in English in informal conversation. Examples: Belen's new book is selling like hotcakes. The band's last CD sold like hotcakes. You had better to the … [Read more...] about English expression: Sell like hotcakes