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Turning up on the black market

🇬🇧 UK //ˈtɜːnɪŋ ʌp ɒn ðə blæk ˈmɑːkɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈtɜrnɪŋ ʌp ɑn ðə blæk ˈmɑrkɪt//

Meaning of Turning up on the black market

Engaging in the illegal trade of goods or services.

In simple words: Selling or buying illegal goods.

Turning up on the black market in a sentence

• He was caught turning up on the black market selling stolen electronics.
• Turning up on the black market, the rare coins attracted law enforcement attention.
• The report indicates that weapons are turning up on the black market more frequently.
• She heard that designer bags have been turning up on the black market after the store closed.

How to use Turning up on the black market

Used primarily in informal contexts. Avoid in formal writing or business discussions as it may denote illegal activities.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a 'turning point' where goods change hands illegally.

Related words

Collocations with Turning up on the black market

• turning up stolen goods
• turning up for illegal trade
• turning up for sale
• turning up with counterfeit
• turning up missing items

Synonyms for Turning up on the black market

• illicit trade
• black market activity
• illegal dealings
• underground market
• smuggling

Common mistakes with Turning up on the black market

• Confused with 'black market' only referring to the market place.
• Incorrectly using it in formal contexts.
• Assuming all items on the black market are drugs.

Frequently asked questions about Turning up on the black market

What does Turning up on the black market mean?

Selling or buying illegal goods.

What is the definition of Turning up on the black market?

Engaging in the illegal trade of goods or services.

How do you use Turning up on the black market in a sentence?

He was caught turning up on the black market selling stolen electronics.

Can you give another example of Turning up on the black market?

Turning up on the black market, the rare coins attracted law enforcement attention.

What are synonyms for Turning up on the black market?

Common alternatives include illicit trade, black market activity, illegal dealings, underground market, smuggling.

What words go with Turning up on the black market?

It commonly pairs with turning up stolen goods, turning up for illegal trade, turning up for sale, turning up with counterfeit, turning up missing items.

What are common mistakes when using Turning up on the black market?

Confused with 'black market' only referring to the market place. Incorrectly using it in formal contexts. Assuming all items on the black market are drugs.

How do you pronounce Turning up on the black market?

US: //ˈtɜrnɪŋ ʌp ɑn ðə blæk ˈmɑrkɪt//, UK: //ˈtɜːnɪŋ ʌp ɒn ðə blæk ˈmɑːkɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Turning up on the black market formal or informal?

"Turning up on the black market" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use Turning up on the black market?

Used primarily in informal contexts. Avoid in formal writing or business discussions as it may denote illegal activities.