in the market for a — looking for or interested in buying something
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: looking for or interested in buying something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ðə ˈmɑrkɪt fər/
Korean meaning: ~을 사려고 하는, 구매에 관심이 있는
Korean pronunciation: 인 더 **마**킷 포
Example Sentences
- After his old phone exploded, he's definitely in the market for a new one.
- She's been in the market for a boyfriend ever since she watched too many romantic movies.
- We're in the market for a reliable babysitter who won't let our kids order pizza at 2 AM.
in the market for a
ADVERB//ɪn ðə ˈmɑrkɪt fər//
looking for or interested in buying something
looking for or interested in buying something
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Origin
'market'은 원래 물건을 사고파는 장소를 의미했는데, 'in the market for'라는 표현은 19세기부터 '구매 의향이 있는 상태'라는 의미로 사용되기 시작했습니다. 마치 시장에 들어서서 뭔가를 사려는 자세를 취한 것과 같은 의미입니다.
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“After his old phone exploded, he's definitely in the market for a new one.”
“She's been in the market for a boyfriend ever since she watched too many romantic movies.”
“We're in the market for a reliable babysitter who won't let our kids order pizza at 2 AM.”
“Are you in the market for a used laptop?”
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