Be going begging

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Idiomatic Usage

This phrase is an idiom, meaning it conveys more than the literal combination of words suggests. Slide

I can’t believe those tickets are still going begging!

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Surplus Implication

It often implies that there is more available of something than people want or need. Slide

During the sale, many high-end products were going begging.

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Unexpected Availability

The phrase is used when something is surprisingly still available, often due to lack of interest. Slide

Can you believe it? There are still some apartments going begging in that popular area!

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