that ship has sailed
中高级 (B2) informal
It's too late; the opportunity is gone.
"I wanted to apply for that job, but that ship has sailed — they've already hired someone."
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That ship has sailed.
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that ship has sailed.
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That ship has sailed.
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That ship has sailed.
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Yeah, well, that ship has sailed.