What is the difference between on sale and in sale?
In sale isn’t a common expression with any meaning. For sale and on sale mean the same thing, the item is available to buy. "on sale" also has a special meaning in retailing meaning that the item is in a sale, and the price has been reduced for a short period. On sale – for sale – Item is available to buy.
What does “on sale” mean?
Sometimes “on sale” means that items for sale are being sold at a price lower than normal: Prices slashed: all jump drives on sale at half price This weekend only: premium mowers on sale at 20% off When “on sale” is preceded by go, no drop in price is implied.
What is the difference between “go on sale” and “ go on sale?
When “on sale” is preceded by go, no drop in price is implied. “To go on sale” means “to become available for purchase”: I agree with bluebird – to “go on sale” also could refer to currently available merchandise, but just not available at the discounted or “sale” price. For Example: All 2014 inventory will go on sale tomorrow at 50% off.