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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.

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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.

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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.

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