English Explanatory Dictionary

going once, going twice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Said before closing the bidding for a particular item in an auction, giving other bidders a final opportunity to bid for it.
  2. By extension, indicating that the speaker will take some action if there is no immediate objection.

Word forms

going once, going twice

Etymology

Ellipsis of going once, going twice, sold.

Related words

going, going, gone what am I bid?
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