have seen one's day

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1. 1

   Of a person, thing, idea, etc., to be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer…

   Of a person, thing, idea, etc., to be at the point in a life cycle or career of no longer being useful or effective; to be worn-out.

   • Now, as you say, and most every other one says, the grooving plan has seen its day. We must try some other plan.
   • The old Boeing flying boats have seen their day, he added. They will be replaced with more economical land planes.

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