going once, going twice

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English

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Etymology

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Ellipsis of going once, going twice, sold.

Phrase

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going once, going twice

  1. Said before closing the bidding for a particular item in an auction, giving other bidders a final opportunity to bid for it.
    1. By extension, indicating that the speaker will take some action if there is no immediate objection.
      • 1977, Lynn Pearson, Out of Work, page 330:
        Now I'm asking you once again, where's my money? Going once, going twice!” “Wait a minute, Carlos...”
      • 2021, Gary T. Brideau, The Long Way Home, page 111:
        Picked up the last slice of pizza and asked, “Anybody want it? Going once, going twice, the last call for the last slice of pizza!”

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