Saturday, February 16, 2013

for sale/on sale: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Saturday, February 16, 2013

for sale/on sale
If you’re selling something, it’s for sale; but if you lower the price, it goes on sale.
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  1. Interesting JimmyFebruary 16, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Hi! Perhaps in America this is the case but it is not standard in the U.K.
    'On sale' has nothing to do with lowering the price. Only 'Sale; has that usage. "There is a Sale on in Girly Jeans this Saturday!" "Oh really!- unfortunately our house goes on sale the same day and viewings are my responsibility"
    Cheers
    J

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  2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    “The new sneakers go on sale next Tuesday.”

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