Meaning of going once, going twice | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Said before closing the bidding for a particular item in an auction, giving other bidders a final opportunity to bid for it.
2. By extension, indicating that the speaker will take some action if there is no immediate objection.

Examples

“Now I'm asking you once again, where's my money? Going once, going twice!” “Wait a minute, Carlos...””

“Picked up the last slice of pizza and asked, “Anybody want it? Going once, going twice, the last call for the last slice of pizza!””

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