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PAST (ONE'S) PRIME

too old to be of much value
PAST (ONE'S) PRIME
1. As an athlete, he’s past his prime He just can’t run as fast as he could five years ago.
2. Nancy isn’t past her prime yet. She still has a lot of energy.

Synonym: over the hill.


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