washed up
The phrase "washed up" often describes someone or something that has lost its former success or relevance, typically used in informal contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)No longer successful or effective, often due to age or decline in ability.
Example
- The actor was once a star, but now he's washed up and can't get any good roles.
- The music genre was popular in the 90s, but it's washed up now and hardly anyone listens to it.
B2General
(informal)Feeling physically or mentally exhausted to the point of being unable to continue in a previous capacity.
Example
- After his last business failure, he felt rather washed up and lost his confidence.
B1Nature
(neutral)Brought to shore by the action of waves or tides.
Example
- The debris from the shipwreck was washed up on the beach.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "washed up":
washed outwash updried upused upworn outwash overburnt outplayed outdried outwash outdead in the watergassed outbusted flushbanged updown and out