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auction of promises
ˌauction of ˈpromises noun [C]
► F0 an occasion when people bid (= offer money and compete against other people) for something that someone has offered to do, for example cook a meal, wash a car, etc. It is usually done in order to get money for a charity.Thesaurus+: ↑Shops, markets and auctions , ↑Restaurants and cafes , ↑Buildings in general |