past it

Of an advanced age in which one is no longer useful, skillful, or competitive in a particular activity, job, or role. I've met many women who wish to return to the workforce after raising their kids, but feel that they are too past it to find any meaningful employment. There just came a day when I realized I was past it, and that I could no longer perform my duties as the company required.

past it

too old to be of any use or any good at anything. informal

词组	past it
释义	past it past it Of an advanced age in which one is no longer useful, skillful, or competitive in a particular activity, job, or role. I've met many women who wish to return to the workforce after raising their kids, but feel that they are too past it to find any meaningful employment. There just came a day when I realized I was past it, and that I could no longer perform my duties as the company required. See also: past Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. past it too old to be of any use or any good at anything. informal See also: past Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: come to the job with come to the job with (something) in/out of practice out of practice come in handy come in handy/useful come to the position with (something) legal eagle legal-eagle practise References in periodicals archive Simon's overhaul comes after the show's ratings dropped and people accused it of being past it's best. Cowell to axe theme tune for X Factor In the past it's not pulled in vast crowds, so this year the organisers have added a live action element to the show. WHAT THE TECH? ON THE ROAD Everytime I've been past it's sitting unused so nothing new really. Council 'urgently working on Plan B' as Regent Road roadworks grind to halt 'We got direction from the Department of Energy to look into the possibility because in the past it's just the power plant. SMC interested to bid for Malaya thermal-power plant And when Kirklees has done this in the past it's been met with criticism. We say.. "I think it's a matter of courtesy to ask and on occasions in the past it's never been an issue," Ritchie said. RFU give all clear to poppies In the past it's just been left to Rooney to carry the torch. Roo's in.. come Wayne or shine "We didn't do that as planned on Wednesday but we have shown in the past it's all about how we bounce back. We'll dig deep to go down in history Given the roll call of stars who have won them in the past it's always worth keeping an eye on those picking up Rising Star awards. HEROES AND VILLAINS LETTER FROM THE PAST It's right to stand for our anthem IN Wednesday's paper, there were two photographs of two Englishmen. LETTER FROM THE PAST I think Mr Peter Brown should seriously think about this and realise that he is not going to make any friends by keeping this eyesore that is well past it's sell by date. Tear them down; You Say Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk "In the past it's always been a cracking encounter against Tondu and it will be good to rekindle the Cup rivalry of the 70s and 80s," added Smith. Smith after a Cup lift In this 50th anniversary year, I hope fans will enjoy and be thrilled by it and all the kisses to the past it's laden with." best drama "In the past it's cost me a fortune to get specialists in from outside the area to do this sort of work but now we've got these skills in house and if it generates work then I can invest in apprentices and see them develop into tradesmen." Holyhead THI Project Manager Nathan Blanchard said: "This has always been part of the concept of the THI so that not only does it refurbish the town but it also revitalises building skills." PS3.2m project helping to boost building skills In the past it's attracted elite athletes and field runners from all over the UK and Europe. Take part in North Tyne 10k road race
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