Going once, going twice, sold In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "going once, going twice, sold", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-08-30 11:08

Meaning of Going once, going twice, sold

Going once, going twice, sold spoken language

The phrase is usually said by an auctioneer at the close of bidding for an item.

I've got $200, can anyone do better than $200? No? Going once, going twice, sold! To the lady in the black gorgeous dress.

Can anyone do better than $150? No? Going once, going twice, sold! Congratulations, this painting is now yours.

By extension, used to indicate that one's offer has been accepted.

 

A: Come on, my offer is the best here, so what are you gonna say? B: Going once, going twice, sold!

A: 50 bucks and that's the last deal. No one here is going to do better than that. B: Going once, going twice, sold!

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drive/strike a hard bargain
To be very persistent and determined to get what you want in negotiations.
take (something) by the throat

To confront or deal with a problem in a direct and confident way

Fait accompli

Something has already been done or happned before we know it and can do nothing to change it other than accept it.

Best Bang for Your Buck

Something offers better value for your money.

have (an amount of) plates spinning

To do or solve a variety of work or problems at the same time.

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