damaged goods
The phrase "damaged goods" can refer to both physical items and people, often indicating a loss of value or functionality.
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Definition
B2Commerce
(technical)Items that have been harmed or impaired, reducing their value or usability.
Example
- The shipment arrived with several boxes of damaged goods.
C1Psychology
(figurative)A person who has been psychologically harmed or traumatized by past experiences.
Example
- After the accident, he felt like damaged goods, struggling to rebuild his life.
C1Sociology
(figurative)A person whose reputation or social standing has been negatively affected.
Example
- The scandal left the politician as damaged goods in the eyes of the public.
Similar
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