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Klavier Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
on sale - for sale
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On sale / For sale. Are they synonyms? Or does it depend on the context?
On sale / For sale. Are they synonyms? Or does it depend on the context?
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Latin Hello. On sale / For sale. Are they synonyms?
- Latin Hello.
- On sale / For sale.
- Are they synonyms?
- Or does it depend on the context?
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LatinHello.We get so sloppy, especially in AmEnglish that we too often use the two interchangeably [pet peave of mine!].
On sale / For sale. Are they synonyms? Or does it depend on the context?
'For sale' indicates that the item can be bought with money. 'On sale' indicates
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'for sale' indicates that the item can be bought.
'on sale' indicates that the original price of the item has been reduced.
'on sale' indicates that the original price of the item has been reduced.
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Philip -- I, too, agree with you on "for sale" vs. "on sale." But since you are waiting for someone to disagree, I will point out that you misspelled "pet peeve."
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Hi guys,
"for sale" vs. "on sale."
I merely wish to point out that google offers
53,400,000 hits for "http://www.google.ca/url?sa=X&oi=dict&q=http://www.answers.com/on%2Bsale%26r%3D67"
I looked at a few, alth
"for sale" vs. "on sale."
I merely wish to point out that google offers
53,400,000 hits for "http://www.google.ca/url?sa=X&oi=dict&q=http://www.answers.com/on%2Bsale%26r%3D67"
I looked at a few, alth
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'on sale' indicates when the price of something is reduced.
On the other hand, 'for sale' means that when something is merely being sold for certain price.
On the other hand, 'for sale' means that when something is merely being sold for certain price.
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While we talk about 'for sale' and 'on sale', I am interested to see the meaning of 'Garage Sale'--Frequently used by home owners of USA. Any thoughts?
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RishonlyWhile we talk about 'for sale' and 'on sale', I am interested to see the meaning of 'Garage Sale'--Frequently used by home owners of USA. Any thoughts?Garage Sale is similar to Yard Sale which are like Flea Markets. A garage sale - the garage is used as the "store" to sell, for example, unwanted things such old books, furniture, etc.
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Hi,
Gargage Sale The owner of a house decides to have a small, private sale of used items. He puts them in or in front of his garage, puts small signs up in his neighbourhood, and sells to people who come to look. Usually, prices are very low, and often subject to negotiation. Another term for this is a 'yard sale', referring to the 'yard' in front of a house.
Gargage Sale The owner of a house decides to have a small, private sale of used items. He puts them in or in front of his garage, puts small signs up in his neighbourhood, and sells to people who come to look. Usually, prices are very low, and often subject to negotiation. Another term for this is a 'yard sale', referring to the 'yard' in front of a house.
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KhoffI will point out that you misspelled "pet peeve."Good catch, Khof
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