go the way of the dodo

To become outdated or obsolete. (The "dodo" is an extinct bird.) The prevalence of cell phones today has caused landlines to go the way of the dodo.

go the way of the dodo

and go the way of the horse and buggy

Fig. to become extinct; to become obsolete. The floppy disc has gone the way of the horse and buggy.

See also: dodo, go, of, way

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

go the way of the horse and carriage
go the way of the horse and buggy
be as dead as a dodo
(as) dead as a dodo
dead as a dodo
dead as a/the dodo
dodo
dumb-dodo
be (still) going strong
be still going strong

References in periodicals archive

Catholic schools in Ontario could go the way of the dodo bird as in Quebec and Newfoundland if well-meaning Catholics, parents, teachers, and trustees allow this sham to continue.

St. Jerome's College betrays Catholic schools

Regular phone lines are about to go the way of the dodo, thanks in part to Speakeasy Voice Over IP, a phone service provider delivering crystal-clear communication via your existing DSL connection.

Tech it up a notch: you're no casual user, no dilettante--you're a geek, loud and proud. Show your commitment with gadgetry that will make you the talk of the chat rooms

The smell of fresh-baked bread or sizzling onions may soon go the way of the dodo in some American kitchens.

Que se-raw, se-raw: is uncooked food the next big thing?

Without content, hosted applications, or other value-adds, smaller providers are likely to go the way of the Dodo. Lacking the huge revenue streams (or inflated stock prices) of their larger competitors, independent ISPs will be unable to secure compelling content, and will be forced to rely on monthly fees or Web hosting, two areas which are already shrinking sources of revenue.

"Whole Lot O' Shakin' Goin' On!"

词组	go the way of the dodo
释义	go the way of the dodo go the way of the dodo To become outdated or obsolete. (The "dodo" is an extinct bird.) The prevalence of cell phones today has caused landlines to go the way of the dodo. See also: dodo, go, of, way Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. go the way of the dodo and go the way of the horse and buggy Fig. to become extinct; to become obsolete. The floppy disc has gone the way of the horse and buggy. See also: dodo, go, of, way McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: go the way of the horse and carriage go the way of the horse and buggy be as dead as a dodo (as) dead as a dodo dead as a dodo dead as a/the dodo dodo dumb-dodo be (still) going strong be still going strong References in periodicals archive Catholic schools in Ontario could go the way of the dodo bird as in Quebec and Newfoundland if well-meaning Catholics, parents, teachers, and trustees allow this sham to continue. St. Jerome's College betrays Catholic schools Regular phone lines are about to go the way of the dodo, thanks in part to Speakeasy Voice Over IP, a phone service provider delivering crystal-clear communication via your existing DSL connection. Tech it up a notch: you're no casual user, no dilettante--you're a geek, loud and proud. Show your commitment with gadgetry that will make you the talk of the chat rooms The smell of fresh-baked bread or sizzling onions may soon go the way of the dodo in some American kitchens. Que se-raw, se-raw: is uncooked food the next big thing? Without content, hosted applications, or other value-adds, smaller providers are likely to go the way of the Dodo. Lacking the huge revenue streams (or inflated stock prices) of their larger competitors, independent ISPs will be unable to secure compelling content, and will be forced to rely on monthly fees or Web hosting, two areas which are already shrinking sources of revenue. "Whole Lot O' Shakin' Goin' On!"
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