English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
IN THE MARKET, ON THE MARKET or AT THE MARKET?
If you are in the market for something, you are interested in buying it. This expression is an idiom.
I should be in the market for a new car soon(I should be willing to get one soon). ✔️
If something is on the market, it is available for people to buy. This is also expressed as coming onto the market.
My new grammar book will soon be in the market. ✖️
My new grammar book will soon be on the market. ✔️
Dr Rachael Bello’s book on lexicology has just come onto the market. ✔️
If someone is at the market, they are in the place where things are sold.
I saw him in the market today. ✖️
I saw him at the market today. ✔️
GAB
