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sell-by date

idiom

An indication that something, or someone, is old and out of date.


Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    blind date

    A date (romantic meeting) between two people who have never met before.

  2. 02

    catch a date

    Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.

  3. 03

    date with destiny

    An inevitable future event or anticipated occurrence, especially in the form of an encounter which is likely to be momentous.

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