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idiombe past his/her/its sell-by date BrEBrE1 used about someone who is no longer popular or attractive or no longer able to do their job well:She hasn't realized that she's well past her sell-by date, and she insists on trying to go out with all these young trendy types.The club is too patient with players who are well past their sell-by date.2 used about an idea or system that is no longer fashionable, interesting, or useful:The careers advice that you get from your parents may be well past its sell-by date.I think we are trying to apply regulations that passed their sell-by date long ago.have a sell-by date: Do women broadcasters have a sell-by date that does not apply to men?
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