{"id":6115,"date":"2023-12-05T09:07:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T09:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6115"},"modified":"2024-10-22T03:04:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T03:04:02","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"What's the Difference Between \"For Sale\" and \"On Sale\"?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale\/#What_does_%E2%80%9Cfor_sale%E2%80%9D_mean\" >What does &#8220;for sale&#8221; mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale\/#What_about_%E2%80%9Con_sale%E2%80%9D\" >What about &#8220;on sale&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale\/#The_main_differences\" >The main differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale\/#A_special_note_about_%E2%80%9Cgo_on_sale%E2%80%9D\" >A special note about &#8220;go on sale&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-between-for-sale-and-on-sale\/#Dont_get_mixed_up\" >Don&#8217;t get mixed up!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>There are many English expressions with similar words that can mean slightly different things. One example of this is the pair of terms \"for sale\" and \"on sale.\" Both are related to the sale of products, but they have different meanings and usages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will explain the differences between the two and will demonstrate the correct ways to use them both. Let's have a look!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_%E2%80%9Cfor_sale%E2%80%9D_mean\"><\/span><strong>What does &#8220;for sale&#8221; mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"For sale\" is a common expression used to indicate that <strong>an item is available for purchase<\/strong>. It is often used in advertisements for expensive things like cars and houses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That house is for sale for $500,000.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">My car is for sale for $35,000.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That shop has rare antiques for sale.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_%E2%80%9Con_sale%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>What about &#8220;on sale&#8221;?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"On sale\" is also used to refer to the purchase of goods. However, it also indicates that <strong>an item has a reduced price<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often used in special promotions and is usually accompanied by a discount rate or the amount of money a buyer can save compared to the original price.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">These shoes are on sale for 20% off.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">All of the Christmas decorations go on sale in January.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Everything in this section is on sale this week. Pick any three items for only $20.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_main_differences\"><\/span><strong>The main differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065000\/shutterstock_135590954-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"A &quot;For Sale&quot; sign in front of a large, white house\" class=\"wp-image-6122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065000\/shutterstock_135590954-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065000\/shutterstock_135590954-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065000\/shutterstock_135590954-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned before, \"for sale\" indicates that an item is available for purchase, while \"on sale\" indicates that an item is available for purchase at a lower price than usual. These are close but not exactly the same!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, just because something is for sale doesn't mean it's also <em>on sale<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">The items in this case aren't for sale.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">(not available)<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That game has been $60 ever since it was released. It never goes on sale.<\/strong><div class=\"unified-sentences-content\">(available, but only at the original price)<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also mentioned earlier, \"for sale\" is often used for large or expensive items, while \"on sale\" is common for everyday items and things that are likely to be discounted.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">That house has been for sale since last year.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">This jacket is on sale for half-price. Should I get it?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, \"for sale\" is usually used with the verb \"be.\" On the other hand, \"on sale\" can be used with both \"be\" and \"go.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Everything is for sale except the items behind the counter.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Are these paintings for sale?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Those clothes are from last season, so they are on sale for 40% off.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">Do you think these will go on sale in the future?<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_special_note_about_%E2%80%9Cgo_on_sale%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><mdspan datatext=\"el1685533717778\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">A special note about &#8220;go on sale&#8221;<\/mdspan><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065252\/anthony-delanoix-hzgs56Ze49s-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fans with their hands in the air at a live concert\" class=\"wp-image-6123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065252\/anthony-delanoix-hzgs56Ze49s-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065252\/anthony-delanoix-hzgs56Ze49s-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/05\/29065252\/anthony-delanoix-hzgs56Ze49s-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some situations, \"go on sale\" simply means \"become available for purchase\" and does not indicate a reduced price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This usage is common when an item is not available yet but will be in the future, and when only a limited number of items will be available, such as concert tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">It hasn't gone on sale yet. Sign up for our mailing list and we'll let you know when it's available.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-sentences block-align-none\"><strong class=\"unified-sentences-title\">She's a very popular singer, so you should be ready to buy tickets as soon as they go on sale.<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_get_mixed_up\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;t get mixed up!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the difference between \"for sale\" and \"on sale\" will help make English advertisements and sales promotions clearer to you. Whether you are trying to buy a house, a new pair of shoes or just snacks at a convenience store, it's important to be comfortable with these everyday English expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to learn about the differences between other similar vocabulary, we have an article all about them: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/whats-the-difference-english-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What's the Difference Between These English Words?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article was adapted from an original written by Sana<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many English expressions with similar words that can mean slightly different things. 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