dead and buried
The phrase "dead and buried" is often used idiomatically to describe something that is completely finished, forgotten, or no longer relevant.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)Completely finished or no longer relevant.
Example
- The old business model is dead and buried; we need to innovate to stay competitive.
- That controversy is dead and buried; no one talks about it anymore.
B2Projects and Plans
(idiomatic)A plan or project that has been wholly abandoned and will not be revived.
Example
- The expansion project is dead and buried due to lack of funding.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead and buried":
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