go begging . go begging {v. phr.} To be not needed or wanted. Many old homes in the city go begging. Most of the apples on the market went begging. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment