going, going, gone
idiomPart ofgone
going, going, gone — idiom
1. Said by an auctioneer to indicate that an item has been sold.
1.idiom
Definition
Said by an auctioneer to indicate that an item has been sold.
Example
The auctioneer shouted "Going, going, gone!" and the painting was sold.
After a brief pause, the auctioneer declared "Going, going, gone!" to the antique vase.