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pea-time is past

idiom

Something is ruined or gone beyond recall.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blast from the past

    Something or someone that a person has not seen for a long time that evokes nostalgic feelings.

  2. 02

    ghost from one's past

    Something unpleasant from one's past that "haunts" them (makes them feel uneasy) to the present day.

  3. 03

    live in the past

    To dwell on and ruminate about past events.

  4. 04

    put it past

    To consider it not possible for (someone) (to do something).

  5. 05

    put one past

    To deceive, trick, or fool (someone), especially by concealing something.

  6. 06

    put past

    To consider (something) to be not possible for (someone) (to do); (see also put it past).

  7. 07

    run past

    To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (someone) in order to obtain their opinion.

  8. 08

    see past the end of one's nose

    To have insight into underlying facts or consequences; to possess common sense or a vision for the future.

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