The phrase "the ship has sailed" is an idiom used to convey that an opportunity or a chance for a particular action or event has passed, and it is no longer feasible or relevant. The origin of this phrase relates to the idea that once a ship has departed from a harbor, it becomes increasingly difficult or impossible to catch up to it.

What is the origin of the idiom "the ship has sailed" and when to use it?

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(the|that) ship has (long|) sailed

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ the ship has (long) sailed“ im Englischen

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