beyond repair
idiom
: to such an extent that repair is not possible
The car was damaged beyond repair.
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Damaged beyond repair, the building was permanently closed and later demolished.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Regarding the third issue, cracking indicates the spark plug is damaged beyond repair and must be replaced.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
If your denim is tattered and worn beyond repair, don't worry.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
You could get hurt, and the appliance could be damaged beyond repair.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Regarding the third issue, cracking indicates the spark plug is damaged beyond repair and must be replaced.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
If your denim is tattered and worn beyond repair, don't worry.
—Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
You could get hurt, and the appliance could be damaged beyond repair.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beyond repair
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“Beyond repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20repair. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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