surplus to requirements
The phrase "surplus to requirements" is commonly used in the UK to describe something or someone that is no longer needed.
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Definition
C1Employment
(formal, euphemistic)Describes an employee whose position is no longer needed, often leading to job termination.
Example
- After the company restructured, several employees were deemed surplus to requirements.
B2Resources
(general)Refers to goods or materials that are in excess of what is needed.
Example
- The extra food was surplus to requirements and was donated to a local shelter.
B2Finance
(technical)Describes an amount of money remaining after all necessary expenses have been covered.
Example
- The budget surplus to requirements will be allocated to next year's projects.