Meaning of the word "be past your sell-by date" in English
What does "be past your sell-by date" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be past your sell-by date
US /bi pæst jʊər ˈsɛlˌbaɪ deɪt/
UK /bi pæst jʊər ˈsɛlˌbaɪ deɪt/
Idiom
1.
to be no longer effective, useful, or desirable, often because of age or changing circumstances
Example:
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Some critics say the band is past their sell-by date and should retire.
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She felt she was past her sell-by date in the corporate world.
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