On sale meaning in English
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Definition
(an article) on sale: (a product) whose price has been lowered or reduced
a sale: a temporary reduction or lowering of many prices in a shop
to sell: to offer a product in exchange for money, (the opposite of "to buy")
Examples
- "Studies show that the current "traffic light" labelling system - red, amber and green labels representing the amounts of salt, sugar, and fat - for foods on sale in supermarkets is reasonably common, but not effective enough in reducing obesity."
Exercise 1
Select the best definition for the term below.
If an item has "sold out", then it:
If an item has "sold out", then it:
Select the best definition for the term below.
If an item has "sold out", then it:
If an item has "sold out", then it:
This is not the right definition for "sold out". Items which are no longer being produced are often called "discontinued".
An item which is "on sale" is being sold at a reduced price, or has been discounted. This is not the right definition for "sold out".
This is not the right definition for "sold out", which describes an item which has generally sold very well! "Poorly" means "badly" in this context.
This is a good definition for the expression "sold out". An item which has "sold out" is no longer in stock, or isn't available, generally due to very good sales and high demand. Example: We don't have any more Ephones, they sold out within a week.
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