Past it
adjective
Too old or not as good or as able to do things as before.
He considered retiring from professional tennis because many people thought he was past it.
Often appears as...
- they say she's past it
- considered past it
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
adjective
Too old or not as good or as able to do things as before.
He considered retiring from professional tennis because many people thought he was past it.
Often appears as...
- they say she's past it
- considered past it
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Age Related
Often used to suggest someone is too old for a specific task or role.
At 65, he's past it for heavy lifting jobs.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
It's informal and might be considered rude or insensitive in formal or polite settings.
I wouldn't say he's past it at the office meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Age
Can also suggest someone's skills or relevance are declining, not solely their physical ability.
The professor isn't past it; she's still brilliant.
Pro Tip 1/3Age Related
Often used to suggest someone is too old for a specific task or role.
At 65, he's past it for heavy lifting jobs.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
It's informal and might be considered rude or insensitive in formal or polite settings.
I wouldn't say he's past it at the office meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Age
Can also suggest someone's skills or relevance are declining, not solely their physical ability.
The professor isn't past it; she's still brilliant.
Pro Tip 1/3Age Related
Often used to suggest someone is too old for a specific task or role.
At 65, he's past it for heavy lifting jobs.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Use
It's informal and might be considered rude or insensitive in formal or polite settings.
I wouldn't say he's past it at the office meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Age
Can also suggest someone's skills or relevance are declining, not solely their physical ability.
The professor isn't past it; she's still brilliant.
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