on the open market

on the open market

Available to be purchased or sold freely, without restrictions, to or by anyone. The FDA has begun ensuring that the controversial herbal supplement is no longer on the open market due to its harmful effects.See also: market, on, open

on the ˌopen ˈmarket

available to buy without any restrictions: Firearms are not freely available on the open market. OPPOSITE: the black marketSee also: market, on, open