gone with the wind
The phrase "gone with the wind" gained popularity through a novel and film but originally comes from a poem, signifying complete disappearance.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)Describes something that has disappeared or vanished completely and often irreversibly.
Example
- The old traditions seem to have gone with the wind in this modern era.
- After the storm, our plans for a picnic were gone with the wind.
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