what am I bid?

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what am I bid? — idiom

1. said by an auctioneer to ask how much anyone is willing to offer for an item.

1.idiom
Definition

said by an auctioneer to ask how much anyone is willing to offer for an item.

Example

The auctioneer lifted the silver bowl and called, "What am I bid?"

With the painting under the bright lamp, she asked, "What am I bid for this one?"