auction block

• Plateforme ou scène où des biens sont vendus au plus offrant lors d'une enchère ; souvent utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner quelque chose proposé à la vente ou dont on cherche à se débarrasser.

A platform or stage where items are sold to the highest bidder during an auction; often used metaphorically to describe something being offered for sale or disposal.

1. Place of saleB2formal

   A raised platform or area where items are sold to the highest bidder at an auction.

   Estrade d'enchères

   • The rare painting was placed on the auction block.
   • Antique furniture went up on the auction block yesterday.
   • The auction block was crowded with eager bidders.

2. Symbolic saleC1informal

   Used metaphorically to describe something being offered for sale or being made available for public competition.

   mise aux enchères symbolique

   • The company's assets were put on the auction block after bankruptcy.
   • His reputation was on the auction block during the scandal.
   • The team's star player was placed on the auction block for trade.