on sale

Meaning

1. Oxford50% of films

   being offered at a reduced price

   No, I got it on sale. Don't wear it, don't wear it. It's fine.

   'I saw it on sale. It looks like what a lawyer would wear.'

2. Oxford50% of films

   available to be bought, especially in a shop / store

   Will be kicking off their North American tour. Tickets on sale now.

In the movies · 6

• 'I saw it on sale. It looks like what a lawyer would wear.'National Theatre Live: Prima Facie2022
• Will be kicking off their North American tour. Tickets on sale now.Turning Red2022
• No, I got it on sale. Don't wear it, don't wear it. It's fine.Speak2004
• I'm on sale! Everyone goes on sale eventually.G-Force2009
• Herring's on sale today.Klaus2019
• On sale, did you say?She Loves Me2016
• Smog orange? Did he buy it on sale?Velvet Buzzsaw2019
• ...is not for sale.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002

Learn it in full scenes

• National Theatre Live: Prima Facie2022
  • Ensler Lets the Witness Talk
  • Ensler Corners the Witness
  • Tessa Comes Home After the Win
• Turning Red2022
  • Mei Turns Into a Red Panda
  • Mei Turns into a Red Panda
  • Mei's Friends Have Her Back

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• for sale
• sale or return

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