English Explanatory Dictionary

parade passed someone by

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Someone missed out on the joys of life, an opportunity, or popular movement
  2. Someone no longer has what it takes to remain competetive and thus has no future in a particular role.

Pronunciation

En-au-parade passed someone by.ogg

Word forms

parade passed someone by

Synonyms

washed up
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