Corner the market Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To gain control over most of the supply or sales of a particular product or service, so almost no competitors can succeed.
Usage & Nuances
This is a business/finance idiom, mainly used in economic contexts. It's informal and often suggests unfair or aggressive control. Common in 'They tried to corner the market on...' or 'That company has cornered the market.' Not used for regular shopping or small-scale selling.
Example Sentences
The company wants to corner the market in smartphones.
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They tried to corner the market by lowering prices.
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It is hard to corner the market in clothing.
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Years ago, they almost cornered the market on coffee beans.
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No one can really corner the market on creativity.
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They've pretty much cornered the market when it comes to electric cars.
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