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parade passed someone by

phrase

Definitions

  1. Someone missed out on the joys of life, an opportunity, or popular movement

    • Have you stopped going out in the evening altogether because you don't want to disrupt your child's "routine"? Has the parade passed you by?

  2. Someone no longer has what it takes to remain competetive and thus has no future in a…

    Someone no longer has what it takes to remain competetive and thus has no future in a particular role.

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