going, going, gone

phrase

Often used by an auctioneer to indicate that an auction is closing with the convention that once the word "gone" is said no further bids will be accepted.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. Often used by an auctioneer to indicate that an auction is closing with the convention that once the word "gone" is said no further bids will be accepted.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
going once, going twice, sold
Cite this entry
APA

going, going, gone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/going%2C%20going%2C%20gone

MLA

“going, going, gone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/going%2C%20going%2C%20gone. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “going, going, gone,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/going%2C%20going%2C%20gone.

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