Paper maps went the way of the dinosaurs.
go the way of the dinosaurs
idiomTo go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common use or practice; to become a thing of the past.
With streaming services everywhere, video rental stores have gone the way of the dinosaurs.
Once essential to every household, the landline telephone has largely gone the way of the dinosaurs, replaced by smartphones.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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all dressed up and nowhere to go
Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.
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all systems go
Everything is ready.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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as you go
While one is doing (something); as one progresses.
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boldly go where no man has gone before
To break new ground.
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by the way
Irrelevantly, off-topic.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
Last updated April 17, 2026