Phrase guide

past it

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

No longer capable, not as effective as previously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: passé, past one's prime, stale

Antonyms: none provided

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prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Too old to participate in something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: see Thesaurus:elderly, Thesaurus:old

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: in die Jahre gekommen — no longer capable
  • German: angegraut — no longer capable
  • German: abgenutzt — no longer capable
  • Māori: tūnguru — no longer capable