go on the block

go on the block

To make something available for purchase. The "block" in this phrase is the "auction block," the platform that an auctioneer stands on to sell something. If my jewelry goes on the block after I die, I'll come back and haunt all of you!
See also: block, go, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

go on the block

Fig. [for something] to go up for auction; [for something] to be placed on the auction block. Our farm went on the block last week. Got a good price. When this painting goes on the block, I hope I get a lot for it.
See also: block, go, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

go on the block

To be offered for sale.
See also: block, go, on
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • the block is hot
  • block
  • knock (one's) block off
  • knock block off
  • knock someone's block off
  • knock someone’s block off
  • block on
  • block on (something)
  • stumbling block
  • a stumbling block