sell-by date
An indication that something, or someone, is old and out of date.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That old computer has passed its sell-by date.”
“Many people think his political ideas have passed their sell-by date and need a modern update.”
“The critic argued that the director's repetitive style had long since passed its sell-by date, failing to resonate with a contemporary audience.”
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blind date
A date (romantic meeting) between two people who have never met before.
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catch a date
Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.
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date with destiny
An inevitable future event or anticipated occurrence, especially in the form of an encounter which is likely to be momentous.
Last updated August 10, 2026