Going, going, gone In english explanation

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

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-12-28 09:12

Meaning of Going, going, gone

Going, going, gone American British spoken

1. Used to indicate that something will be not available for longer or will be sold.
 

Going, going, gone. James officially becomes the owner of this precious picture.

Kathy has made some sweet cakes, you should go inside to get some before they are going, going, gone.

2. Used to describe something which steadily disappears from eyesight.
 

At the crack of the dawn, the train begins to depart and is going, going, gone.

Adam kicked the ball with power and then the ball was going, going, gone.

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