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What's the bid

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ðə bɪd// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ðə bɪd//

Meaning of What's the bid

A question asking for the current price or offer in a bidding situation.

In simple words: What is the price or offer?

What's the bid in a sentence

• At the auction, I shouted, 'What's the bid?' to get the latest offers.
• Before making my decision, I need to ask, 'What's the bid?' for the painting.
• During the negotiation, he said, 'What's the bid?' to move the discussion forward.
• In the meeting, she casually asked, 'What's the bid?' regarding the proposal costs.
• When the real estate agent called, I wanted to know, 'What's the bid?' on the house.

How to use What's the bid

Use in casual conversations, especially in auctions or negotiations. Avoid in more formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of an auctioneer asking for the current offer.

Related words

Collocations with What's the bid

• ask for the bid
• increase the bid
• place a bid

Synonyms for What's the bid

• What's the offer?
• What's the price?
• What’s the count?

Common mistakes with What's the bid

• Not using it in the right context related to offers.
• Confusing it with 'What is the bid amount?'
• Overusing it in formal situations.

Frequently asked questions about What's the bid

What does What's the bid mean?

What is the price or offer?

What is the definition of What's the bid?

A question asking for the current price or offer in a bidding situation.

How do you use What's the bid in a sentence?

At the auction, I shouted, 'What's the bid?' to get the latest offers.

Can you give another example of What's the bid?

Before making my decision, I need to ask, 'What's the bid?' for the painting.

What are synonyms for What's the bid?

Common alternatives include What's the offer?, What's the price?, What’s the count?.

What words go with What's the bid?

It commonly pairs with ask for the bid, increase the bid, place a bid.

What are common mistakes when using What's the bid?

Not using it in the right context related to offers. Confusing it with 'What is the bid amount?' Overusing it in formal situations.

How do you pronounce What's the bid?

US: //wɑts ðə bɪd//, UK: //wɒts ðə bɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What's the bid formal or informal?

"What's the bid" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What's the bid?

Use in casual conversations, especially in auctions or negotiations. Avoid in more formal settings.