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sale

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*up for sale
Fig. available for purchase. (*Typically: be ~; come ~; put something ~.) When this lot comes up for sale, let me know. Is this property up for sale?
See also: up

close a sale and close the sale

to complete the sale of something; to seal a bargain in the sale of something. The salesman closed the sale and the customer drove off in a brand new car.
See also: close

for sale

available for purchase; buyable. Is this item for sale? How long has this house been for sale? My car is for sale. Are you interested?

no sale

no. I wanted to go to Florida for the holidays, but my father said, "No sale." No sale. You can't do it.

on sale

available for sale at a reduced price. (Always implies lower than usual sale price.) These pots are on sale for $20. I bought these pants on sale for half price.

close a sale
to succeed in selling something to someone It's an easy job - just bring out the shoe the customer chooses, and then close the sale with a thank you.
See also: close


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