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in the market for

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in the market for something

interested in buying something I'm not in the market for a car at the moment.

See also: market

in the market for

Wanting to possess, eager to have, seeking. For example, The crowd was in the market for more entertainment, or I'm sure he's in the market for another fast car. [Early 1900s]

See also: market