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Discover LudwigThe phrase "going begging" is considered idiomatic and is typically used in informal spoken English.
It is not commonly used in written English, but can still be used in certain contexts. Example: The company's new product was so popular that it was flying off the shelves, but unfortunately, their older model was going begging. (In this example, "going begging" means that the older model was not selling well and was being left behind in sales compared to the new product.).
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"I am not going begging from anyone.
Even the Chrysler Building was going begging.
Las Vegas hotel rooms are going begging.
But a political solution of sorts is going begging.
One going begging... nibbles in the atmospheric Cantinone-già Schiavi.
But apartments are not going begging for buyers.
Nationwide unemployment is just 3percentt, and in some places, jobs are simply going begging.
There are really good jobs that are going begging, and many of them are getting exported.
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Retail space goes begging.
Another chance gone begging.
Ms. Jimenez went begging for expert assistance.
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