Sell sand to the arabs

n.

Heard in Limerick

A highly persuasive individual capable of convincing others to purchase unnecessary or unlikely items.

In use

Don't bother arguing with him, he'd sell sand to the Arabs if he put his mind to it.

Posh English

Do not trouble yourself with a debate against that fellow, for he possesses the uncanny ability to market silica to the inhabitants of the Arabian deserts.