be on the market

1. To be for sale or available for purchase. I heard that John lost his job and that's why their house is on the market. Why are there so many kinds of pasta sauce on the market? I just want to make spaghetti! A lot of similar products are on the market right now, so ours definitely has to wow people!

2. slang To be single; available for a sexual or romantic relationship. Dave only just broke up with Lisa, and all the girls are talking about how he's on the market now. Let me guess—you heard that Joanna's back on the market, and that's why you're hanging out with us all of a sudden? Kathleen is beautiful inside and out. She won't be on the market for long.