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Katie Anh
2022-08-30 11:08
Going once, going twice, sold spoken language
The phrase is usually said by an auctioneer at the close of bidding for an item.
I've got $200, can anyone do better than $200? No? Going once, going twice, sold! To the lady in the black gorgeous dress.
Can anyone do better than $150? No? Going once, going twice, sold! Congratulations, this painting is now yours.
By extension, used to indicate that one's offer has been accepted.
A: Come on, my offer is the best here, so what are you gonna say? B: Going once, going twice, sold!
A: 50 bucks and that's the last deal. No one here is going to do better than that. B: Going once, going twice, sold!
To confront or deal with a problem in a direct and confident way
Something has already been done or happned before we know it and can do nothing to change it other than accept it.
Something offers better value for your money.
To do or solve a variety of work or problems at the same time.
Do you see anything wrong?
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
