Could you tell me if I have to use how far can you go up or how far can come up when talking about price?
I would do the job for $200. How far can you go/come up?
asked Dec 9, 2021 at 11:13
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I think the metaphoric reference to possible [vertical] distance to travel is inappropriate for the context, so I don't see much point in trying to figure out the most idiomatic way to phrase it. Particularly when many people routinely use roundabout phrasing and unusual syntax & vocabulary when negotiating prices. Just go for clarity, and ask directly - How much are you willing to pay? or How much can you afford? (or perhaps What's your budget?).– FumbleFingersCommented Dec 9, 2021 at 12:41
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When haggling colloquially, the phrase used to ask this would be "How high can/could/will/would you go [for X item]?"
I think that my TV is worth more than that. How high would you go for it?
Your sentence is a little different, as it asks how little they would do the work for:
I would do the job for $200. How low would you go?
