going, going, gone

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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.